Michigan Technological University Admission
Acceptance Rate
92.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,373
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 11,491 students have applied and 10,621 students have allowed to admit to Michigan Technological University (Acceptance rate: 92.43%). MTU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.93 % where 1,373 students have finally enrolled out of 10,621 admitted students.
MTU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan-Flint, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.05%).
MTU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 8.17%).
How to Apply to Michigan Technological University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MTU. MTU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MTU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Michigan Technological University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Michigan Technological University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,080). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 1,240 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,080 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Michigan Technological University, 972 students submitted SAT scores (71% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,240 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Michigan Technological University, 274 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 28 | 31 |
MTU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Michigan Technological University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |