Outcomes at MTU
Graduation Rate
69.10%
Transfer-out Rate
20.24%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at Michigan Technological University is 69.10% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 881 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,275 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 65.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.24% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Michigan Technological University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Michigan Technological University. 881 students have completed and 258 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 34 students still enrolled and 102 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,275 | 1,275 |
| Completers | 881 (69.10%) | 881 |
| Transfer-out | 258 (20.24%) | 258 |
| Still Enrolled | 34 (2.67%) | 34 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 102 (8.00%) | 102 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 431 students have completed in 4 years and additional 382 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 431 (33.80%) |
269 (29.56%) |
162 (44.38%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 382 (29.96%) |
282 (30.99%) |
100 (27.40%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 68 (5.33%) |
56 (6.15%) |
12 (3.29%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.10% (881/1,275) | 66.70% (607/910) | 75.07% (274/365) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 75.00% (9/12) | 50.00% (3/6) | 100.00% (6/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 53.85% (7/13) | 60.00% (6/10) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Hispanic | 57.69% (15/26) | 66.67% (10/15) | 45.45% (5/11) |
| White | 69.94% (791/1,131) | 67.16% (550/819) | 77.24% (241/312) |
| Two or More Race | 50.00% (16/32) | 44.44% (8/18) | 57.14% (8/14) |
| Unknown | 53.33% (16/30) | 55.56% (10/18) | 50.00% (6/12) |