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Michigan Technological University

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Acceptance Rate 92.43 %
SAT Average 1,240
Tuition & Fees $44,807
($20,532)
Student Population 7,403
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $15,095

Academic Overview

Michigan Technological University Campus, Houghton, MI
Michigan Technological University is a public, four-years institute located in Houghton, Michigan. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $20,532 for Michigan residents and $44,807 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $25,916.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,403 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 92.43% and the graduation rate is 68% last year.
The salary after graduation from Michigan Technological University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $66,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, MTU's tuition & fees is $20,532 for Michigan residents and $44,807 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $25,916 for in-state students and $25,916 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$20,532$44,807
Graduate$25,916$25,916
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at MTU. The acceptance rate of MTU is 92.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.93%. The average graduation rate is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $15,095 and 91% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,403 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Michigan Technological University is 92.43 %.
Acceptance Rate
92.43%
Graduation Rate for Michigan Technological University is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate for Michigan Technological University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Michigan Technological University is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for Michigan Technological University is 7,403
Student Population
7,403
Student to Faculty Ratio for Michigan Technological University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $15,095 at Michigan Technological University.
Financial Aid Amount
$15,095

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Phone906-487-1885
WEBhttps://www.mtu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.mtu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.mtu.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.mtu.edu/bot/governance/policies/chapter7/sections/7.01-7.05.html#residency
Athleticweb3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch
Disability Servicehttps://www.mtu.edu/success/disability/

Offered Degrees

MTU offers 179 major programs through online and on-site education where 22 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's680
Master's438
Doctorate (Research)302
Post-Bachelor's Certificate3612

Special Learning Opportunities

Michigan Technological University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,097)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,301)

Veterans Benefits

Michigan Technological University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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