Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · Public
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Michigan Technological University admitted 85.5% of applicants university-wide (8,853 of 10,359).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.5% | 8,853 | 10,359 |
| In-state | 86.2% | 5,210 | 6,047 |
| Out-of-state | 81.6% | 2,798 | 3,428 |
| International applicants | 95.6% | 845 | 884 |
| Men | 85.9% | 5,754 | 6,696 |
| Women | 84.6% | 3,099 | 3,663 |
Of 8,853 admitted students, 1,448 enrolled (16.4% yield).
Michigan Technological University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1120–1330
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Required
Michigan Technological University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $66,043/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,294 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,749 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $66,043/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $2,045 |
| $30k–48k | $3,373 |
| $48k–75k | $6,187 |
| $75k–110k | $12,813 |
| Over $110k | $23,107 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Michigan Tech Merit Scholarship — $2,000-$16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Michigan Tech Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Michigan Tech Merit Scholarship — $2,000-$16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- International Ambassador Scholarship — Up to full tuition per year (Full Tuition)
- International Transfer Ambassador Scholarship — Up to full tuition per year (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
Michigan Technological University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application fee
International applicants
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Michigan Technological University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please tell us why you are interested in attending Michigan Technological University.500 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $78,198
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 68.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 88.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,990
- At graduation
Michigan Technological University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- WSJ: #163
- Forbes: #250
- Niche: #132
- QS: #901
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (1%), Computer & information sciences (0%), Business & marketing (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 45% of class sections have under 20 students.
Michigan Technological University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.