Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Michigan Technological University
About this school
Michigan Technological University, founded in 1855, is a public university. It offers a superb education and is situated in the natural beauty of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Famous for excellence in engineering education, the school's curricula also cover the sciences, business, forestry, technology and communications. Michigan Tech has one of the nation's largest enrollments in metallurgy and scientific and technical communication. Its 240-acre campus is located in Houghton, on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
- www.mtu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,402
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,917
- Men:4,318 Men (73.0%)
- Women:1,599 Women (27.0%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Michigan Technological University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 3 | 4 |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 25 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | August 25 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1400 Townsend Drive |
City, State, Zip | Houghton, MI 49931 |
Phone | (906) 487-2335 |
Fax | (906) 487-3343 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | - |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Examples of creative work for some majors in Visual and Performing Arts Department recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 5,469 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 1,638 applicants were admitted |
Men | 74% of 3,831 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,639 (40%) of 4,074 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 426 (35%) of 1,232 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,213 (43%) of 2,842 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.72 |
375 And Above | 48% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 24% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 9% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 4% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 631 average |590-680 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 17% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 51% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 31% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 10% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 51% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 35% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |25-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 29% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 54% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 17% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $15,074|Out-of-state: $32,318 (51.8%)
- Room & Board: - $10,477 (36.0%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.12%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,349 (8.07%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Michigan Technological University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002292 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,218 (92.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 896 (73.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 892 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 161 (18.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 79% |
Average Award | $16,495 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 766 (85.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,040 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 713 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,382 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 779 (87.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 350 (26.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,507 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,472 (81.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,620 (81.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,607 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 556 (15.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 71% |
Average Award | $15,463 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,836 (78.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,481 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,087 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,829 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,957 (82.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,371 (24.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,679 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 69% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $35,834 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 9.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,589 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
416
Part-Time Faculty
34
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
82%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 23% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 13% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 19% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 49% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 19% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 644,106 |
Computer Ownership | Not reported |
Computers Available On Campus | 1079 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Michigan Technological University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
83.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
28.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
60.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
67.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (63)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer Teacher Education
- Construction Management
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Finance, General
- Forestry, General
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
- History, General
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Psychology, General
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Surveying Engineering
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Technical and Scientific Communication
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering, forestry
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Master's Programs of Study (50)
- Accounting
- Applied Physics
- Archaeology
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Sciences
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Cultural Studies
- Database Systems
- Ecology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Management and Policy
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Forestry
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Historic Preservation
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Informatics
- Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgy
- Mineral Economics
- Mineral/Mining Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Physics
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Rhetoric
- Science Education
- Sustainability Management
- Water Resources
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
7,650
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
925 acres
Weather
Temperature | 3.3 average low in January, 70.9 average high in September |
Rain | 142 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Houghton |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
45% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
55%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Husky |
School Colors | Silver and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, riflery, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Michigan Technological University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, indian students associate, society of women engineers, huskies pep band, fishing club, wmtu
Sororities
15% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
5,517
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
5,917
Women
1,599
Men
4,318
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.5% Asian
- 0.9% Black/African-American
- 2.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 90.2% White
- 2.0% Unknown
International Students
2.5% from 35 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
1,402