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Michigan Technological University Teaching Programs

Michigan Technological University is a public institution located in Houghton, MI. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Michigan Technological University?

Contact details for Michigan Technological University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Phone:	9064871885
Website:	www.mtu.edu/
Admissions:	www.mtu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.mtu.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Michigan Technological University?

You can apply to Michigan Technological University online at: https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/

Michigan Technological University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Michigan Technological University

This is what Michigan Technological University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University maintains an acceptance rate of 92%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

71% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Michigan Technological University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 680. Math scores were between 560 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1130 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Michigan Technological University ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Michigan Technological University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,992	6,459	92%
Women	4,476	4,142	92%

Can I Afford Michigan Technological University?

The average net price after aid at Michigan Technological University is $15,729. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$20,206
In-State Fees	$326
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,481
Out-of-State Fees	$326
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$20,532
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,807

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Michigan Technological University receive some form of financial aid (1,459 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Michigan Technological University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,876 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,500.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Michigan Technological University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,013 per year.

Michigan Technological University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,568 students enrolled at Michigan Technological University. Michigan Technological University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,829 undergraduate students at Michigan Technological University, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Michigan Technological University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	110
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	180
White	4,779
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	204
Non-Resident	64

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Michigan Technological University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	1,007
Wisconsin	127
Illinois	73
Minnesota	70
Ohio	10

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Michigan Technological University Graduate Student Diversity

1,421 of Michigan Technological University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Michigan Technological University, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Michigan Technological University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	31
Black or African American	25
Hispanic	24
White	612
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	666

Online Learning at Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

371 undergraduate students at Michigan Technological University took at least one online class — of those, 21 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 119 students took at least one online class and 331 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Michigan Technological University

These teaching majors are available at Michigan Technological University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Michigan Technological University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.