Michigan Technological University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Michigan Technological University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,065 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1885 and is the only school located in Houghton, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

At Michigan Technological University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
105
Michigan Technological University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 105 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Michigan Technological University is high at 85% (well above Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Michigan Technological University is good: 74%. Nearly 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Michigan Technological University is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $41,000 a year. The additional fees at Michigan Technological University beyond tuition are around $400; this totals $41,400 per year.

Read the details about Michigan Technological University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
According to government data, 7,893 applications were submitted and 7,394 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Michigan Technological University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Michigan Technological University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Michigan Technological University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Michigan Technological University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - about $6,800 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Michigan Technological University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Michigan Technological University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Michigan Technological University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan
49931-1295, USA
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