Michigan Technological University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,062
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Houghton, Michigan, Michigan Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Michigan Tech is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Michigan Technological University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Michigan Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Michigan Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,966

Cost of attendance at Michigan Technological University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,112

Cost of attendance at Michigan Technological University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Michigan Technological University received on average $14,609 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,609

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	251	21%	$4,886	$1,226,343
Other Federal Grant	1,135	95%	$1,802	$2,045,046
State Grant/Scholarships	286	24%	$7,025	$2,009,079
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,127	94%	$11,829	$13,330,791
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,190	99%	$14,609	$17,384,916

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Michigan Technological University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Michigan Technological University students is 69.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

69.1%

asian 75.0% 9 students
African American 53.8% 7 students
white 69.9% 791 students
unknown 53.3% 16 students
hispanic 57.7% 15 students
International Students 86.2% 25 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Michigan Technological University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Michigan Technological University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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