Michigan Technological University (MTU) - Houghton,Michigan
1400 Townsend Drive
4
Public
74%
Acceptance Rate
$12,314
Avg.Financial Aid
002292
FAFSA Code
Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.mtu.eduStudent Population Number of Students attending College
7,172
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes
Michigan Technological University also known as MTU is a public institution in Houghton, Michigan that was established in the year 1885 as Michigan Mining School.
The institution was established by the state of Michigan to train mining engineers to better operate the local copper mines, the school started with four faculty members and 23 students on the second floor of a building on Montezuma Avenue in Houghton.
Michigan mining school and college of mines trained nationally and internationally recognized mining engineers. In 1899-1924 under President Fred W. McNair the college added several buildings and modified the programs offered by them.
The university focuses on the overall development of the students, their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Huskies and compete primarily in the NCAA Division. The men's hockey team competes in Division I as a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and has won three national championships.
The motto of the MTU is “Create the Future”. The university offers a 120-degree program which includes programs in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Studies, American Studies, Applied Natural Resource Economics, Applied Science Education, Art, Biology, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and many more.
Presently, there are 7,712 students enrolled in different programs offered by the university. They also hold highly trained and expert faculty to help the students. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1 which means there is one faculty present on every 12 students.
The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in a 19-state region of the United States.
Universities are ranked based on certain criteria, by fulfilling those criteria Michigan Technological University has earned certain rankings.
Rankings by US News are given below
153 in Best Value Schools
265 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
68 in Top Public Schools
147 in National Universities
105 in Best College for Veterans
Rankings by Forbes
Michigan is ranked 58 in midwest and 87 in 'Top Public Colleges.
The university is ranked 134 in 'Research Universities'.
Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
74%
SAT Range
1170 - 1360
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
24 - 30
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
No
The Michigan Technological University is bit selective with an acceptance rate of 74%. The applicants applying for the university have to fulfill certain requirements and follow a procedure to get admitted to the university. The procedure is given below-
The applicants applying for Michigan Technological University must have the SAT range of 1170-1360 and ACT range between 24-30, applicants having these scores range have more chances of getting selected. There is no such application deadline to apply for the university as they follow a rolling admission policy.
For any further details, you can visit the Admission page of The College Monk.
Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$17,175
Average Annual Cost
$15,346
Additional Costs:
Books And Supplies
$29,969
Other Fees
$300
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$10,756
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,367
Total One Year Cost
$29,969
Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,022, Michigan Technological University is quite expensive.
The university tries to keep the fee normal, and the figures vary according to the program a student opt for. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is more expensive than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition. The university helps its students to pay for their education through various types of assistance.
The average annual cost to attend the University is $15,346 while the net price comes to $17,175. In addition to this, the cost for books and supplies and other fees is $1,200 and $300 respectively. The other costs include room and board $10,756, the budget for other expenses is $2,367.
The Total One Year Cost is approximately $29,969.
Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
84%
Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
57%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$9,250
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Most Popular Majors:
Mechanical Engineering
220 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
109 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
79 Graduates
Civil Engineering
79 Graduates
Computer Engineering
66 Graduates
Computer Science
56 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
45 Graduates
Biology, General
38 Graduates
Computer Engineering
66 Graduates
Computer Science
56 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
45 Graduates
Biology, General
38 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
38 Graduates
Mathematics
27 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
26 Graduates
Materials Engineering
25 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
24 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
22 Graduates
Forestry
22 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
19 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
19 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
17 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
16 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
15 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
15 Graduates
Physics
15 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
13 Graduates
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
11 Graduates
International/Global Studies
11 Graduates
Marketing
11 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
10 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
10 Graduates
Chemistry
9 Graduates
Psychology, General
9 Graduates
Engineering-Related Fields
8 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
7 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
6 Graduates
Anthropology
5 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
5 Graduates
Construction Management
5 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
4 Graduates
Economics
4 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
4 Graduates
History
4 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
3 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
3 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
3 Graduates
Statistics
3 Graduates
Engineering, General
2 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
2 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
2 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
2 Graduates
Surveying Engineering
2 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
1 Graduates
Electromechanical Engineering
1 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
1 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
1 Graduates
Undergraduate Students
5,797
Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
23%
Full-time / Part-time
94% / 6%
Male
72%
US National: 44%
Female
28%
US National: 56%
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
White
Unknown
Black
Hispanic
Two or more races
Non Resident alien
Asian
American Indian/Alaska native
Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$61,737 per year
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
47%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,982/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,774/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,774/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Blizzard T. Husky
School Colors
metallic silver and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
264
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
45
Sports Club
78
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Skiing-Snowboarding
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Security
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by MTU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,004 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At MTU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 71% and 29%, respectively.
24-Hour Security Patrol
Campus Emergency Phones
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$66,400/year
Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.
$19,500 - $29,250
Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.
$202 - $304
Show data for students who
and started their studies
Out of 7,811 students
30% Graduated
10% Still Enrolled
15% Transfer
1% Withdraw
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.
Average Aid Per Year
$12,314
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,266
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,625
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$9,880
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$19,913
$30K - $48K
$18,307
$48K - $75K
$15,828
$75K - $110K
$11,100
> $110K
$5,385
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,061,746
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$9,809,798
The Financial Service Center the university is committed to educating its students in the most affordable way.
The university provides financial assistance to the students in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and many more. Approximately 90% of the students receive financial aid. Average financial aid a student receives in a year is $12,314
Students looking for financial assistance has to fill up the FAFSA and receive SAR. This helps in understanding the eligibility and need of a student.
Michigan Technological University (MTU) federal school code is 002292.
A would receive financial assistance in the following forms:
Gift Aid - $12,314
Federal Grants - $5,266
State Aid - $4,625
Institutional Grant - $9,880
Administration Building, Room 103
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Phone - 906-487-2622
Fax - 906-487-3042
Email - finaid@mtu.edu
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