Michigan Technological University
tuition & fees
$44,807
graduate tuition & fees
$25,916
acceptance rate
92%
Student Population
7,403
online students
352
Number of Programs
179
Financial Aid Amount
$16,876
SAT Scores
1,240
Graduation Rate
68%
Michigan Technological University is a Public, 4 years college located in Houghton, Michigan. MTU ranked 250th in National Universities and 8th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 7,403 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. MTU's acceptance rate is 92.43% last year (undergraduate school).
Michigan Technological University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Michigan Technological University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 |
| Phone | 906-487-1885 |
| WEB | https://www.mtu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mtu.edu/bot/governance/policies/chapter7/sections/7.01-7.05.html#residency |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.mtu.edu/success/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Michigan Technological University is 92.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.93%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.43 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.93 % |
Tuition & Fees
MTU's 2025 tuition & fees is $20,532 for Michigan residents and $44,807 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.99% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($43,089).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $25,916 for Michigan residents and $25,916 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.96% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $20,532 | $44,807 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $25,916 | $25,916 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 7,403 students have enrolled at MTU (2024-2025). Among them, 352 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. MTU has 6,013 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,390 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,403 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,013 |
| Graduate Students | 1,390 |
| Online Enrollment | 352 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
MTU offers 179 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 22 out of the 179 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by MTU
| Number of programs | 179 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 22 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |