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Michigan Technological University
  • 4 Year
  • HOUGHTON, MI
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Michigan Technological University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      A
    Michigan Tech is a highly rated public university located in Houghton, Michigan. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,778 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Michigan Tech acceptance rate is 70%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. Graduating 72% of students, Michigan Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $55,200.
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    1400 TOWNSEND DRIVE
    HOUGHTON, MI 49931
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    About Michigan Tech...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    Michigan Technological University Rankings

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    MTU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    70%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1160-1350
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    mtu.edu/admissions/apply/niche-ug

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,356 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,946 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Mechanical Engineering
      263 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      113 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      103 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      75 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      67 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      50 Graduates
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      48 Graduates
    • Computer Hardware Engineering
      48 Graduates
    • Environmental Engineering
      31 Graduates
    • Engineering
      26 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      55%
    • On Campus
      45%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,778 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $66,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
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