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Michigan Technological University

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Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

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Mid-SizeRuralPublicEngineering Focus

Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

Michigan Technological University is a public institution in Houghton with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1243, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,198 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,729.

Established
1885
Motto
Tomorrow Needs Michigan Tech
Mascot
Blizzard T. Husky
Type
Public research university
Conference
rifle team during the 1950s

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88%Acceptance
1243SAT Avg
5,829Students
13:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$78,198Earnings 10yr
$15,729Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Michigan Technological University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1243

Reading & WritingMid: 610
560660
MathMid: 623
560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1243

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$18,392
Tuition (out-of-state)$41,340
Room & Board$12,774
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$32,550
Average Net Price$15,729
Median Debt at Graduation$24,990
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,021
$30–48K$6,773
$48–75K$10,202
$75–110K$16,222
$110K+$24,344

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,729

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

40

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (181)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,829
Gender Split
29% / 71%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 1%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.7%
Freshman Retention87.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,672
8 Years$75,629
10 Years$78,198

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,500
Men
$70,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#151
Forbes
#224
Washington Monthly
#90

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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