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    Michigan Technological University

    Houghton, MI · Midwest

    Michigan Technological University has an acceptance rate of 92.4% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1130-1350. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    92.4%
    SAT mid-50
    1130-1350
    Cost after aid
    $14,182
    Graduation rate
    68%

    What Michigan Technological University says matters

    How Michigan Technological University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    86%
    5,210 of 6,047
    Yield
    21%
    1,095 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1120-1330
    ACT mid-50
    25-32
    CDS year
    2025-26

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    86%5,754 of 6,696
    Women
    85%3,099 of 3,663

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Michigan Technological University published for 2025-26, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission160

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month
    2026-08-25 00:00:00
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day
    2026-08-25 00:00:00
    If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):
    Scores should be received as soon as possible to process the application and be considered for merit-based scholarships. Tests are not required for most students with over 3.00 Cumulative High School GPA.
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    State Exam (specify):
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year males who applied
    6,696
    Total first-time, first-year females who applied
    3,663
    Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
    5,754
    Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
    3,099
    Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    1,048
    Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    400
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    1,045
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
    3
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    398
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
    2
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    6,047
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    5,210
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,095
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,428
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,798
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    344
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    884
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    845
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    9
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    10,359
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    8,853
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,448

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    High school completion requirement
    X
    Total academic units
    8
    English
    3
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Total academic units
    19
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    3
    Academic electives
    2
    Computer Science
    1

    Basis for Selection

    Academic GPA
    X

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Percent Submitting SAT Scores
    66%
    Percent Submitting ACT Scores
    18%
    Number Submitting SAT Scores
    959
    Number Submitting ACT Scores
    261
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,120
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,230
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,330
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    560
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    620
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    670
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    560
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    620
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    670
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    33%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    0.167
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    0.448
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    0.309
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0.073
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0.003
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    1
    SAT Math: 700-800
    0.168
    SAT Math: 600-699
    0.428
    SAT Math: 500-599
    0.338
    SAT Math: 400-499
    0.061
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0.005
    SAT Math: Total
    1
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0.127
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    0.454
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    0.358
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.058
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0.003
    SAT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    0.475
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    0.379
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    0.142
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0.004
    ACT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT English: 30-36
    0.377
    ACT English: 24-29
    0.35
    ACT English: 18-23
    0.239
    ACT English: 12-17
    0.035
    ACT English: Total
    1
    ACT Math: 30-36
    0.42
    ACT Math: 24-29
    0.428
    ACT Math: 18-23
    0.137
    ACT Math: 12-17
    0.015
    ACT Math: Total
    1
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    0.569
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    0.286
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    0.145
    ACT Reading: Total
    1
    ACT Science: 30-36
    0.477
    ACT Science: 24-29
    0.4
    ACT Science: 18-23
    0.112
    ACT Science: 12-17
    0.012
    ACT Science: Total
    1
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    34%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    64%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    91%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    9.3%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    0.5%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    53%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    41%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    5.9%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    1.9%
    Total
    1
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    40%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    25%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    5.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    1.2%
    Total
    1
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    40%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    26%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.9%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    5.8%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    1.8%
    Total
    1
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.86
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    94%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    No
    Priority Date: Month
    2025-01-15 00:00:00
    Priority Date: Day
    2025-01-15 00:00:00
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Beginning date: Month
    2025-06-15 00:00:00
    Beginning date: Day
    2025-06-15 00:00:00
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    X
    Weeks
    4
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    No
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission42

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Males
    409
    Females
    190
    Total
    599
    Males
    243
    Females
    105
    Total
    348
    Males
    117
    Females
    36
    Total
    153

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    No
    College transcript(s)
    X
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    X
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.75
    Fall Rolling Admission
    X
    Spring Rolling Admission
    X
    Summer Rolling Admission
    X
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    2.75 college GPA recommended but may vary by major. Students with lower GPA will be considered for admission based on coursework and space available in desired program.
    Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:
    C

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    N/A
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
    N/A
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    N/A
    Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:
    N/A
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    17
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    Credits
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    Credits
    Describe other transfer credit policies:
    50% of degree requirements for associates degree or 25% of degree requirements for bachelor's degree and 30 of the last 36 required credits must be completed in residence.
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    No
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    No
    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Number
    No Maximum
    Unit Type
    Credits or courses
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/veterans/index.html
    Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:
    We accept credit for Veteran's DD214 (Certificate of release or Discharge from Active Duty).
    Academic Offerings and Policies16

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life42

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    24%
    Percent of males who join fraternities
    7.8%
    Percent of females who join sororities
    6.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    96%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    4.4%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    24%
    Percent of males who join fraternities
    11%
    Percent of females who join sororities
    12%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    47%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    53%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.1%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    ROTC

    Army ROTC is offered:
    X
    Air Force ROTC is offered:
    X

    Housing

    Coed residence halls
    X
    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Wellness housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses37

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    20396
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    20396
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    46294
    Tuition: Nonresident
    46294
    Tuition: In-district
    20396
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    20396
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    46294
    Tuition: Nonresident
    46294

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    382
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15321
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9028
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6293
    Required Fees:
    382
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15321
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9028
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6293

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    X
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    X

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    1474
    Other expenses:
    1372
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Food only:
    6293
    Transportation
    1474
    Other expenses:
    1372
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Housing only:
    9028
    Food only:
    6293
    Transportation:
    1474
    Other expenses:
    1372

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    769
    In-state (out-of-district):
    769
    Out-of-state:
    1714
    NONRESIDENTS:
    1714
    Financial Aid127

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    588
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    11,688.636
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    69
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    16,100.315
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    2,285
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    10,897.232
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    315
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    15,120.419
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    54
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,686.856
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    3
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    17,600

    Reporting Year

    Academic Year
    X

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    X

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    7770949
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    11451842
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    46032295
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    731052
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    65986138
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    23456764
    Federal Work-Study
    420273
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    N/A
    Total Self-Help
    23877037
    Parent Loans
    5403496
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    N/A
    Athletic Awards
    1198970

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    14010
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    467382
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    25520096
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    834381.83
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    26835869.83
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    12711255
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    N/A
    Total Self-Help
    12711255
    Parent Loans
    2331759
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    N/A
    Athletic Awards
    3586382

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,443
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,355
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    838
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    838
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    748
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    423
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    820
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    433
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    92%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    29656
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    13933
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3155.8
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3013.9645390070923
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    5,759
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    4,547
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    3,103
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    3,095
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,616
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,966
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,847
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1,113
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    82%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    25288.07
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12253
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4426.86
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4219.195829094609
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    177
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    104
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    76
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    70
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    53
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    43
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    49
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    55%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11863.1
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    6203.58
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4283.511627906977
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4004.4418604651164

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    1,109

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    658
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    639
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    14
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    228
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.5933273219116321
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.5761947700631199
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.012623985572587917
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    0.20559062218214608
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    35920.288753799396
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    21460.139280125197
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    5627.5
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    40679.82894736842

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    48
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    45,456.47
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    2,181,910.87

    Financial Aid Forms

    Other (specify):
    X
    Specify:
    Bank Statements
    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month
    2026-03-01 00:00:00
    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day
    2026-03-01 00:00:00
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    X

    Financial Aid Notification

    b) Students notified on a rolling basis:
    X
    If yes, starting date (Month):
    2026-01-01 00:00:00
    If yes, starting date (Day):
    2026-01-01 00:00:00

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date): Month
    2026-05-01 00:00:00
    Students must reply by (date): Day
    2026-05-01 00:00:00

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Job skills
    X
    ROTC
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred25

    Diploma/Certificates

    Engineering
    0.5
    Business/marketing
    0.5
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    Engineering
    0.588
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0.412
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    0.055
    Communication/journalism
    0.008
    Communication technologies
    0.005
    Computer and information sciences
    0.088
    Engineering
    0.548
    Engineering technologies
    0.067
    English
    0.004
    Biological/life sciences
    0.022
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.019
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.017
    Parks and recreation
    0.017
    Physical sciences
    0.014
    Psychology
    0.015
    Social sciences
    0.01
    Visual and performing arts
    0.005
    Health professions and related programs
    0.02
    Business/marketing
    0.083
    History
    0.002
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence155

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
    1,045
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
    109
    All other degree-seeking: males
    2,959
    Total degree-seeking: males
    4,113
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    2
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
    4,115
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
    3
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
    3
    All other degree-seeking: males
    125
    Total degree-seeking: males
    131
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    45
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
    176
    Total undergraduate students: males
    4,291
    Degree-seeking, first-time: males
    187
    All other degree-seeking: males
    385
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: males
    80
    All other degree-seeking: males
    276
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: males
    6
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: males
    362
    Total All Full-Time Students: Males
    4,687
    Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
    538
    Total All Students: males
    5,225
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
    398
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
    29
    All other degree-seeking: females
    1,219
    Total degree-seeking: females
    1,646
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
    1,646
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
    2
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
    0
    All other degree-seeking: females
    44
    Total degree-seeking: females
    46
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    26
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females
    72
    Total undergraduate students: females
    1,718
    Degree-seeking, first-time: females
    116
    All other degree-seeking: females
    191
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: females
    34
    All other degree-seeking: females
    125
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
    2
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
    161
    Total Full-Time Students: Females
    1,953
    Total Part-Tim Students: Females
    233
    Total All Students: females
    2,186
    Total all undergraduates
    6,009
    Total all graduate
    1,402
    Grand Total All Students
    7,411

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: males
    572
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
    307

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    9
    Hispanic/Latino
    65
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    20
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,211
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    4
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    24
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    47
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    67
    TOTAL
    1,448
    Nonresidents
    52
    Hispanic/Latino
    201
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    70
    White, non-Hispanic
    4,886
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    25
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    101
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    4
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    190
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    407
    TOTAL
    5,936
    Nonresidents
    53
    Hispanic/Latino
    202
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    70
    White, non-Hispanic
    4,941
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    25
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    110
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    4
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    192
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    412
    TOTAL
    6,009

    Persistence

    Associate degrees
    17
    Bachelor's degrees
    1,293
    Postbachelor's certificates
    294
    Master's degrees
    494
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    67

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    274
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    297
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    728
    Total
    1,299
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    274
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    296
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    728
    Total
    1,298
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    88
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    105
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    349
    Total
    542
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    58
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    90
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    168
    Total
    316
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    12
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    29
    Total
    50
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    155
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    207
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    546
    Total
    908
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.566
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.699
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.75
    Total
    0.7
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    266
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    340
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    639
    Total
    1,245
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    266
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    339
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    638
    Total
    1,243
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    76
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    123
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    265
    Total
    464
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    57
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    94
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    177
    Total
    328
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    11
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    11
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    31
    Total
    53
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    145
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    228
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    473
    Total
    846
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.545
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.673
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.741
    Total
    0.681
    2022 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    0

    Retention Rates

    Report the number of all first-time, full-time, bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered in Fall 2024 (or the preceding summer term).
    1,370
    From this group, identify how many were still enrolled at your institution as of the official enrollment date in Fall 2025.
    1,212
    Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
    89%
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    419
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    93
    C. Total number who are females
    146
    D. Total number who are males
    273
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    35
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    366
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    53
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    55
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    3
    C. Total number who are females
    28
    D. Total number who are males
    27
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    3
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    30%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    21
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    474
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    96
    C. Total number who are females
    174
    D. Total number who are males
    300
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    38
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    396
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    74
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
    15
    based on ____ students
    6,871
    and ____ faculty
    454

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    215
    10-19
    282
    20-29
    251
    30-39
    115
    40-49
    95
    50-99
    113
    100+
    26
    Total
    1,097
    2-9
    67
    10-19
    226
    20-29
    93
    30-39
    23
    40-49
    20
    50-99
    28
    100+
    0
    Total
    457
    Source: Michigan Technological University's Common Data Set 2025-26

    About Michigan Technological University

    Michigan Technological University is a small public university in Houghton, MI, in a city setting.

    What Michigan Technological University looks for

    Michigan Technological University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Michigan Technological University?

      Michigan Technological University's middle 50% SAT range is 1130 to 1350. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Michigan Technological University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Michigan Technological University?

      Michigan Technological University admits roughly 92% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Michigan Technological University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,182 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Michigan Technological University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Michigan Technological University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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