Michigan Technological University is a public 4-year college in Houghton, Michigan with 5,955 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, costs an average of $13,446 a year after grants and graduates 70% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Michigan Technological University acceptance rate and admissions
Michigan Technological University admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 570 to 680, math 560 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Michigan Technological University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Apr 30, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Apr 30, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Michigan Technological University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Michigan Technological University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $19,982 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $44,878 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,142 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $35,364 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $13,446 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,446 a year after grants and scholarships, $21,918 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Michigan Technological University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Michigan Technological University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 70% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $84,681 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Michigan Technological University majors and what graduates earn
Michigan Technological University awarded bachelor's degrees in 59 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($105,428).
All 59 majors at Michigan Technological University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Michigan Technological University
67 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 67 graduate programs
Students and location
- 5,955 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 29% women, 71% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Michigan Technological University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $19,982 for in-state students and $44,878 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,446 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 570 to 680 in reading and writing and 560 to 670 in math, and 25 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Michigan Technological University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Michigan Technological University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Michigan Technological University?
70% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Michigan Technological University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $84,681 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.