Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton MI 49931
(906) 487-1885
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,005 (6,025 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
88% / 12%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
72% / 28%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
85% / 15%
- In-State / Out-of-State
76% / 24%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$11,348
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$23,618
- Room & Board$8,121
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,858
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,184
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,148
- Students Admitted
3,485
(84%)
- Students Enrolled1,223
(29%)
- Average High School GPA3.52
- Students in top 10% of HS Class28%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
530-650
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
500-620
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Bioinformatics
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Ecology
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Molecular Genetics
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Actuarial Science
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Construction Management
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Organizational Communication, General
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Recording Arts Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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System Administration/Administrator
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Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Engineering Physics
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Engineering, General
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Surveying Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
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Engineering Technology, General
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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Technical and Business Writing
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Computational Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
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Forest Sciences and Biology
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Forestry, General
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Physical sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geophysics and Seismology
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Policy Analysis
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Applied Economics
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Archeology
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Cartography
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Economics, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Visual and performing arts
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,148
- Students Admitted
3,485
(84%)
- Students Enrolled1,223
(29%)
- Average High School GPA3.52
- Students in top 10% of HS Class28%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class57%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class87%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
530-650
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
500-620
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$11,348
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$23,618
- Room & Board$8,121
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$350
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$759
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,858
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,184
- Federal Grants23%$4,017
- Pell Grants21%$2,745
- Other Federal Grants22%$1,590
- State & Local Grants67%$1,824
- Institutional Grants86%$4,625
- Federal Loans57%$4,296
- Non-Federal Loans17%$9,110
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