University
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
5,917
Students
15,463
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
74%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Michigan Technological University
Overview
Michigan Technological University is a University institution located in Houghton, MI, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
United States
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
United States
Contact
Ms. Allison Carter
Director of Admissions
Email: mtu4u@mtu.edu
Phone: 906-487-2335
Fax: 906-487-2125
Director of Admissions
Email: mtu4u@mtu.edu
Phone: 906-487-2335
Fax: 906-487-2125
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Construction Management |
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| Finance |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| International And Intercultural Communication |
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| Technical And Scientific Communication |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Recording Arts Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Network And System Administration |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Computer Software Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Geological/geophysical Engineering |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Surveying Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Condensed Matter And Materials Physics |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theater Design And Technology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,469
Applied
4,074
Accepted
5,917
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,638
Females Applied
1,232
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
3,831
Males Applied
2,842
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
3.72
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.75 |
| Other requirements: | Examples of creative work for some majors in Visual and Performing Arts Department |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 613 | 570 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 631 | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 25 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
15,346
In-state
33,426
Out-of-state
Fees
300
Full-time student fees
10,756
Room & board
5,982
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
15,463
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,495
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
9,263
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,739
Avg. Loan Aid
5,679
Avg. Grant Aid
7,481
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
71%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,917
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.02% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.92% |
| White or Caucasian | 87.92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 2.78% |
| Other | 1.98% |
Gender
Male (72.98%)
Female (27.02%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 45% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
K-Day (Keweenaw Day), Winter Carnival and Parade of Nations
K-Day (Keweenaw Day), Winter Carnival and Parade of Nations
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Indian Students Associate, Society of Women Engineers, Huskies Pep Band, Fishing Club and WMTU
Indian Students Associate, Society of Women Engineers, Huskies Pep Band, Fishing Club and WMTU
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
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No |
| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
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No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Riflery | |
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No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
|
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
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No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | |
|
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
|
No |
| Riflery | |
|
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
|
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
|
No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
450
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 416
Part-time - 34
Male - 310
Female - 140