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Michigan Technological University

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Location: Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech

Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

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Campus Vibe

STEM-heavyCollege townGreek lifeSports culture

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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (181)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#224

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Washington Monthly

#90

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

270 mi(468 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

284 mi(492 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

365 mi(633 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul272 mi

MKE Milwaukee290 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare357 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

New York, NY846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Hartford, CT864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

Providence, RI918 mi · ~26h 31m drive

Albany, NY786 mi · ~22h 42m drive

Syracuse, NY666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Rochester, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

Buffalo, NY555 mi · ~16h 2m drive

Philadelphia, PA831 mi · ~24h drive

Pittsburgh, PA628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Harrisburg, PA749 mi · ~21h 38m drive

Newark, NJ838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

Washington, DC811 mi · ~23h 26m drive

Baltimore, MD807 mi · ~23h 19m drive

Atlanta, GA949 mi · ~27h 25m drive

Charlotte, NC913 mi · ~26h 23m drive

Raleigh, NC935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Miami, FL1545 mi · ~44h 38m drive

Orlando, FL1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive

Tampa, FL1365 mi · ~39h 26m drive

Nashville, TN762 mi · ~22h 1m drive

New Orleans, LA1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive

Richmond, VA870 mi · ~25h 8m drive

Chicago, IL365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Detroit, MI427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Minneapolis, MN270 mi · ~7h 48m drive

St. Louis, MO593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Kansas City, MO632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN522 mi · ~15h 5m drive

Columbus, OH567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Cleveland, OH515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Milwaukee, WI284 mi · ~8h 12m drive

Dallas, TX1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive

Houston, TX1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive

Austin, TX1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive

San Antonio, TX1334 mi · ~38h 32m drive

Los Angeles, CA1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive

San Francisco, CA1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive

San Diego, CA1798 mi · ~51h 57m drive

Seattle, WA1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive

Portland, OR1620 mi · ~46h 48m drive

Denver, CO967 mi · ~27h 56m drive

Phoenix, AZ1548 mi · ~44h 43m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive

Honolulu, HI4190 mi · ~121h 3m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)272 miles

Rental car

408 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

544 min$326-544

Milwaukee (MKE)290 miles

Rental car

435 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

580 min$348-580

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Michigan Technological University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

Michigan Technological University

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Michigan Technological University Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (181)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

Schools Like This

Deadline Calendar

Michigan Technological University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications