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About Michigan Technological University

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Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, MI, known for its engineering focused, remote upper peninsula, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 94%, MTU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,388 students each year. MTU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1130–1350, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MTU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,014 per year; the sticker price of $54,967 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Michigan Technological University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1240
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1130 – 1350 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 24 – 31

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Michigan Technological University

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Application Strategy
Michigan Tech is primarily a STEM and engineering focused university, so make sure your application clearly highlights your interest in a technical field, whether that is computer science, engineering, or the sciences. Vague career goals will not stand out here the way a specific technical interest will.
Test Score Strategy
Michigan Tech is test optional, so if your score is below the 75th percentile you are better off not submitting it and letting your GPA, coursework rigor, and technical extracurriculars carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Michigan Technological University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$2.0k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$3.4k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$6.2k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$12.8k
110k+~$55k/yr$23.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$70k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,840
Undergrad Enrollment
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