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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
87.94%	1,220

Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate is 87.94% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,434 students applied and 10,935 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MTU.

MTU's acceptance rate places 27th out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,220 and the ACT score is 28 at MTU. MTU's SAT score ranks 5th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to MTU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Michigan Technological University is 87.94% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.38%. 7,609 men and 4,788 women applied to MTU and 6,646 men and 4,261 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,032 men and 431 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MTU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MTU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	12,434	7,609	4,788	0	37
Admitted	10,935	6,646	4,261	0	28
Enrolled	1,463	1,032	431	0	0
Acceptance Rate	87.94%	87.34%	88.99%	-	75.68%
Yield	13.38%	15.53%	10.11%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Michigan Technological University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,001 students (68% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 303 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MTU.

The median SAT score is 1,220 with 610 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 560 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at MTU. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 27.

The SAT and ACT scores at Michigan Technological University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at MTU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1120	1220	1330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	610	660
SAT Math	560	610	670
ACT Composite	25	28	31
ACT Math	25	28	31
ACT English	23	27	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Michigan Technological University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,463 first-year students enrolled in MTU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.73% and part-time students is 0.27%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 70.54% and women students is 29.46%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MTU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at MTU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,463	1,032	431
Full-time	1,459	1,029	430
Part-time	4	3	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MTU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Michigan Technological University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MTU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to MTU.

Admission Information for Applying to MTU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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