Michigan Technological University
PublicHoughton, MI
Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,955 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 92% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $105,428/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Michigan Technological University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $23,865 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Michigan Technological University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Michigan Technological University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Michigan Technological University?
Admitted students at Michigan Technological University typically score between 1130–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Michigan Technological University?
Admitted students at Michigan Technological University typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Michigan Technological University cost?
Michigan Technological University's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,152 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Michigan Technological University?
For 2024-25, Michigan Technological University's published tuition and required fees were $42,988 for out-of-state students and $19,123 for in-state students -- $23,865 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Michigan Technological University require students to live on campus?
No -- Michigan Technological University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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