Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI · Town (remote)

AskSchool #283 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
92.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$14,182
Sticker price $34,152
Graduation rate
68%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$78,198
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
92.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
12,434
Admitted (fall 2023)
10,935
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,463
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
89%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
87%
SAT reading, middle 50%
570–680
SAT math, middle 50%
560–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
68% / 21%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$2,045
Family income $30–48k$3,373
Family income $48–75k$6,187
Family income $75–110k$12,813
Family income $110k+$23,107
Full sticker price (per year)
$34,152
Tuition & fees – in-state
$19,123
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$42,988
Median debt at graduation
$24,990
Students with federal loans
46%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
68%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$68,856
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$78,198

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
5,955
Graduate students
1,390
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
29%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
87%

Undergraduate diversity

White82%
Unknown7.0%
Two or more3.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.8%
International1.1%
Black1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Engineering56%
Computer & Information Sciences8.9%
Business & Marketing7.2%
Engineering Technologies6.9%
Natural Resources & Conservation5.5%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences2.2%
Health Professions2.1%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness1.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Richard J. Koubek
Main phone
(906) 487-1885
Address
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.