Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech offers hands-on education in and beyond the classroom. In the Enterprise Program, for example, teams of students have launched nanosatellites and helped senior citizens winterize their homes. More than 90 percent of graduate have jobs six months 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:

1,740.00

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, official high school transcript, official college transcripts, good standing at previous colleges

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:

92% receive financial aid

Average Need-Based Package:

$7,785 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:

94%

Undergrad Enrollment Total:

5,829

Undergrad Living On Campus:

47%

Undergrad In/Out State:

75% in-state, 22% out-of-state; 3% international; 3% transfer students

Undergrad Freshman Retention:

83%

Undergrad Ethnicities:

0.9% African-American, 0.3% Asian-American, 87.2% Caucasian, 2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American, 2.7% multiracial, 3.3% other, 2.2% unknown

Undergrad Male Percentage:

Undergrad Female Percentage:

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming Freshman Applied:

5,589

Incoming Freshman Accepted:

4,272

Incoming Acceptance Rate:

76%

Student Organizations

Organizations Description:

234 organizations and clubs

Organizations Greek Life:

Greek life: 12 fraternities (8% of students) and eight sororities (14% 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

Majors

Majors Description:

66 undergraduate and 75 graduate programs

Majors Most Popular:

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, biological sciences

Majors Available Degrees:

Certificate, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degree, doctorate degree, graduate certificates

Majors Special Programs:

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

Tuition (Per Year)

Tuition Description 1:

In-state, full time: $14,334; per credit hour: $542

Tuition Description 2:

Out-of-state, full time: $30,668; per credit hour: $1,136

Tuition Description 3:

Required fees: $300

Tuition Description 4:

Room and board: $10,105; Books and supplies: $1,200

Faculty

Faculty Ratio:

12.0:1

Faculty Full Time:

408

Faculty Percent Ph.D.:

86.0%

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:

$14,334

Calendar:

Fall, spring and summer semesters

Housing:

Three residence halls and two apartment buildings; the university offers themed, alcohol-free and gender-neutral housing within residence halls, along with Honors Institute House next to campus; residential student organizations, academic partnerships and fitness centers available within residence halls; university-owned houses are available to graduate students; 11 dining halls throughout campus

Computers:

Open wireless lounges; restricted and reservable lab spaces; open lab spaces; more than 1,000 computers for student use; wireless available throughout campus

Last Updated:

Spring 2017

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