We prepare students to create the future.
Vision
Michigan Tech will grow as a premier research university of international stature, delivering education, new knowledge, and innovation for the needs of our technological world.
Goals
Michigan Tech's focus is improving lives and preserving our world through sound, innovative uses of science, engineering, and technology. Our society strives for economic prosperity, improved health, and responsible use of environmental resources. Moving forward, Michigan Tech will be a leader in responding to these needs and challenges in Michigan, the nation, and the world. We will attract exceptional faculty and students who will develop, understand, apply, manage and communicate science and technology - all with the goal of a prosperous, sustainable world.
Progress toward these ambitious objectives will be measured by the national and international impact of our research and scholarly activities, and by the accomplishments and reputation of our faculty and graduates. Increasingly, Michigan Tech will be sought out and recognized for its ability to educate, to innovate, and foster economic growth.
Michigan Technological University (abbr. Michigan Tech or MTU) is an American public university with a range of degree offerings. Michigan Tech's campus is located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the city of Houghton.
Michigan Tech was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School. Established by the state of Michigan to train mining engineers to operate the local copper mines, the school started with four faculty members and twenty-three students. The name changed to the Michigan College of Mines, then Michigan College of Mining and Technology, and, in 1964, greatly expanded academic offerings propelled the school to its current designation as Michigan Technological University. Although engineering still accounts for some 55 percent of all enrollment, the University now offers more than 120 degree programs.
The average overall ACT scores for incoming students is 25.2, compared to 21.1 nationally. Undergraduate enrollment in environmental, geological, and mechanical engineering all rank in the top eight nationally, and the scientific and technical communication program is one of the nation’s largest. According to the US News and World Report, Michigan Tech graduates leave campus with some of the lowest debt in the nation.
Michigan Tech is known for academic excellence in engineering, science, computing, business, technology, environmental studies, and communication. The university is divided into several schools and colleges—
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| Percent of Students International: | 9% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 52% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 8,194 | $ 19,384 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,560 | $ 18,750 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 634 | $ 634 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,929 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,782 | 64% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,530 | 65% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,446 | 59% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 650, Math: 670 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 20, Math: 24 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 29 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
