Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech offers hands-on education in and beyond the classroom. In our Enterprise Program, student teams have designed handcycles for wounded veterans and developed biochar for cooking and heating in third-world countries. More than 90 percent of graduate have jobs after graduation. Outdoor recreation is year-round in this beautiful northern Michigan location.

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton

49931

www.mtu.edu

mtu4u@mtu.edu

Phone:

906.487.1885

Fax:

906.487.2125

School Type:

Four Year

Twitter:

@michigantech

Hashtag:

#MichiganTech

Admissions

Admissions Deferred:

Yes

Admissions Early Decision:

Admissions Ave GPA:

3.70

Admissions Ave ACT:

27.20

Admissions Ave SAT:

1,241.00

Admissions Docs Required:

Admissions application, ACT/SAT scores, official high school transcripts

Admissions Materials Recommended:

General college prep program

Admissions Materials Needed for Transfer Students:

Admissions application, high school and college transcripts, good standing at previous college(s)

Admissions App Fee:

Admissions Deadlines:

Rolling admissions; priority date: Jan. 15

Financial Aid

Forms Needed:

Admissions application, FAFSA, federal income tax return with tax schedules, W-2 forms

ACT Code:

2030

Aid Available:

Scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, specialized aid

Percent Rec Aid:

90% receive financial aid

Average Need-Based Package:

$7,481 per academic year

Financial Aid Phone:

906.487.2622

Financial Aid Website:

www.mtu.edu/finaid

Region Description:

North

Undergraduate Stats

Undergrad Part Time:

Undergrad Full Time:

93%

Undergrad Enrollment Total:

5,917

Undergrad Living On Campus:

45%

Undergrad In/Out State:

76% in-state, 21% out-of-state; 3% international; 3% transfer students

Undergrad Freshman Retention:

83%

Undergrad Ethnicities:

0.9% African-American, 1.5% Asian-American, 87.9% Caucasian, 2% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American, 2.8% multiracial, 2.6% other, 2% unknown

Undergrad Male Percentage:

Undergrad Female Percentage:

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming Freshman Applied:

5,469

Incoming Freshman Accepted:

4,074

Incoming Acceptance Rate:

75%

Student Organizations

Organizations Description:

233 organizations and clubs

Organizations Greek Life:

Greek life: 12 fraternities (1% of students) and 7 sororities (15% of students)

Popular Activities

Activities:

Winter Carnival, Family Weekend, K-Day, Parade of Nations, broomball, homecoming, Spring Fling, Design Expo, Division I hockey, International Night, Made a Difference Day, Welcome Week, the LeaderShape Institute, Safe House Halloween, Afternoon on the Town

Majors

Majors Description:

66 undergraduate and 72 graduate programs

Majors Most Popular:

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, computer and environmental engineering, computer science

Majors Available Degrees:

Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degree, doctorate degree, certificates

Majors Special Programs:

Enterprise Program, co-ops/internships, exchange program, dual enrollment, secondary teacher certification, online learning, double major, honors program, independent study

Tuition (Per Year)

Tuition Description 1:

In-state, full time: $15,346; per credit hour: $579

Tuition Description 2:

Out-of-state, full time: $33,426; per credit hour: $1,238

Tuition Description 3:

Required fees: $300

Tuition Description 4:

Room and board: $10,765; Books and supplies: $1,200

Faculty

Faculty Ratio:

13.0:1

Faculty Full Time:

416

Faculty Percent Ph.D.:

89.2%

Libraries

Library Description:

An award-winning information literacy program aimed at undergraduate student success and a student-focused building with new areas optimized for group collaboration and teamwork, 24/7 access including significant staffed hours, peer library research consultants and a combined library and IT service center. More than 270 up-to-date workstations, including high-performance, high-speed wireless; state-of-the-art equipment, including an array of scanners, 3-D and poster printers; and rich historical collections about the university and the fascinating Copper Country in the archives. The library has 367,000 books, 133,000 ebooks, 152 databases and 35,923 journal subscriptions, and circulates productivity tools including laptops, cameras, scientific calculators and more. (www.mtu.edu/library)

Library Hours:

Monday - Sunday, 24/7

Min Tuition:

$15,346

Calendar:

Fall, spring and summer semesters

Housing:

Three residence halls, two apartment buildings, university-owned houses, and 11 dining halls/cafes across campus. University offers themed, alcohol-free and gender-neutral housing, residential student organizations, academic partnerships and fitness centers within residence halls.

Computers:

Computer labs.workstations, lounges, lab space. Wireless available.

Last Updated:

Fall 2018

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