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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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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

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88%Acceptance

1243SAT Avg

5,829Students

13:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$78,198Earnings 10yr

$15,729Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1243

Reading & WritingMid: 610

560660

MathMid: 623

560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2531

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (181)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Positive

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

10 Years$78,198

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#151

—

vs 2024

Forbes

#224

—

vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#90

—

vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Varsity sports

History & Fun Facts

•After much agitation by Jay Abel Hubbell, the state legislature established the school to train mining engineers.
•Hubbell donated land for the school's first buildings.
•It was housed in the Houghton Fire Hall from 1886 through 1889.

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)

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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