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Michigan Technological University

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Houghton, MI

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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

Admit rate92%
SAT range1130–1350
ACT range25–31
Undergrads5,955
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$34,152
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$78,198

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$74,373/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$105,428/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$93,480/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,848/yr
Chemical Engineering$94,478/yr
Computer Engineering$93,557/yr
Materials Engineering$92,070/yr
Mechanical Engineering$88,860/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$83,916/yr
Civil Engineering$83,841/yr
Geological/Geophysical Engineering$81,862/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$76,857/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields$93,993/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$83,394/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$69,388/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$73,271/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Forestry$55,912/yr
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$38,775/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,388/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,097
Typical room charge$6,757
Typical board charge$5,301

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

When is the application deadline for Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), 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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