Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · Town · 5,955 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Houghton, MI, 49931-1295 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
272 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$34,152
Out-of-state COA
$58,017
Avg net price
$14,182
Room & board
$13,050
In-state tuition
$19,123
Out-of-state tuition
$42,988
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,045
$30–48k
$3,373
$48–75k
$6,187
$75–110k
$12,813
$110k+
$23,107
Admissions
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1258
Reading 570–680
Math 560–670
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 25–31
English 23–32
Math 25–31
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Michigan Technological University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
89%
Transfer-out rate
20%
Consumer completion
71%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
70%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$69,672
Median earnings (10yr)
$78,198
Median debt
$24,990
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$30,100
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,300
Student Body
Men 71%Women 29%
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
19%
Median family income
$77,439
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$69,672
10 years after entry
$78,198
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Institutional
Endowment
$169M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
87%
Avg faculty salary
$11,858/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,828
Federal loan rate
46%
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