Michigan Technological University is a public research university that operates form Houghton, Michigan – the Upper Peninsula. In 1885 Michigan Mining School was established that initially had a mission of training mining engineers to back up local copper industry as its base. Nowadays, Michigan Tech is no longer a polytechnic school turned liberal arts college. Instead, it has evolved into a science and technology-focused university that specializes in engineering, natural and physical sciences, technology, forestry and environmental science.
With around 7,000 students, Michigan Tech maintains a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 which commits to putting the students first by directing its focus on undergraduate education. The campus is situated on 100 acres of land with 5,000 acres of forest which are located in the Keweenaw Waterway and Portage Lake. Students get the opportunity to use the advanced research facilities and also always have a chance to enjoy themselves in the natural world by taking part in outdoor recreational activities like skiing, mountain biking.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | University |
| Location | Houghton, MI, USA |
| Address | 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931-1295 |
| Phone Number(s) | (906)487-1885; 888-MTU-1885 |
| Admissions Phone Number | (906)487-2335 |
| Fax | (906)487-3343 |
| mtu4u@mtu.edu | |
| Website | Michigan Technological University: https://www.mtu.edu/ |
| President/CEO | Dr. Curtis J. Tompkins |
| Ranking Source | Possible Ranking Range |
|---|---|
| U.S. News & World Report National Universities | #131-#170 |
| ARWU (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) | Not Ranked (typically focuses on research-intensive universities) |
| QS World University Rankings | #651-700 |
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $15,338 | $42,220 |
| Room & Board | $13,220 | $13,220 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $29,658 | $56,540 |
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colleges/Schools | 7 colleges & schools offering undergraduate & graduate programs |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 18:1 |
| Popular Majors | Engineering (multiple disciplines), Computer Science, Forestry, Environmental Science |
| Programs | Over 125 undergraduate & 70 graduate programs |
| Research Focus | Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) |
| Cooperative Education | Extensive co-op opportunities for practical experience |
| Honors College | William G. Milliken Honors College for high-achieving students |
1. Situated in Houghton, MI, we offer programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) degrees.
2. Admissions are moderately competitive – the school had an acceptance rate of 73% in the 2021.
3. Scores of acceptance rate have 3.75 average GPA for admitted students. Such ACT average scores have been noted at 28.
4. Submission of essays, endorsements, and scores. Application process is also important.
5. In-state rejection rate lowers, they noted, down to 37%.
6. Well choices of students are engineering, business, computer science.
7. Scholarships and financial aid granted if you are academic and extra curriculars savvy. 8. Student to faculty ratio is 17:Classes with an average size of 25 students will be offered in Semester.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula |
| Students | Approx. 7,300 students (undergrad & grad) |
| Housing | On-campus residence halls & apartments |
| Dining | Multiple dining halls & campus cafes |
| Student Activities | Over 200 student organizations & clubs |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I hockey, Division II athletics (various sports) |
| Greek Life | Fraternities & sororities available |
| Special Events | Winter Carnival, cultural celebrations, guest speakers |
1. As for application, we require the following; test scores, transcript, letters of recommendation, personal statement, application form.
2. Submit the form of online application and pay processed fee by the deadline. Make sure you have all the needed papers and documents.
3. Ensure that all the requested documents would be sent to the admissions office - the official transcripts, the test scores, as well as the recommendation letters.
4. Check status of applications online, and make sure all documents have been received by the committee, and the process of review is underway.
5. Pending the admission decision, usually, within 4-6 weeks, which is sent either via email or mail. Letting you know whether you are no waitlisted or you are on the waiting list will be the informing email.
6. If approved of the offer, I will follow the required steps and will submit the fee and apply for the housing and sign up for orientation course. These are the next steps to follow.
| Scholarship Name | Description |
|---|---|
| International Ambassador Scholarship | Merit-based, automatic consideration for freshmen, up to $12,400/year |
| Joseph H. Meagher Memorial Scholarship | Engineering students, $1,000-$2,000 |
| Richard C. Mertz Scholarship | Varies, $500-$1,000 |
