Michigan Technological University (MTU) is a four-year, public school located in Houghton, MI. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.

The MTU's 2024 tuition & fees is $19,747 for Michigan residents and $43,089 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,579.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 7,063 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

MTU's acceptance rate is 87.94% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.38%. The median SAT scores is 1220 and the ACT socre is 28.

MTU ranked 148th in National Universities and 15th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Michigan Technological University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Michigan Technological University is $19,747 for in-state students and $43,089 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $24,929 for in-state students and $24,929 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $20,621 for Michigan residents and $45,013 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,038 for Michigan residents and $26,038 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$19,747$43,089
Graduate$24,929$24,929
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$20,621$45,013
Graduate$26,038$26,038

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »87.94% Acceptance Rate / 13.38% Yield
Test Scores »1,220 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »67%
Transfer-out Rate21%
Retention Rate85%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »7,063 (5,699 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$13,579

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Michigan Technological University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at MTU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Michigan Technological University Directory Information

Address1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Phone906-487-1885
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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