Michigan Technological University
Public university · Houghton, MI · 5,955 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
92%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1350
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$13,446
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$35,364
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
70%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University accepts about 92 of every 100 applicants (92%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1350 on the SAT. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says Michigan Technological University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Michigan Technological University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Michigan Technological University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $35,364 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,446 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $19,982 for MI residents and $44,878 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$19,982
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$44,878
- Room & board$14,142
- Total cost of attendance$35,364
- Average net price after grants$13,446
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science.
Michigan Technological University FAQ
- What is Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate?
- 92% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1350. Aim for 1350 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is Michigan Technological University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Michigan Technological University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Michigan Technological University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Michigan Technological University cost?
- About $35,364 a year before aid; $13,446 on average after grants.
- What is Michigan Technological University's FAFSA school code?
- 002292. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Michigan Technological University receives your information.
- What is Michigan Technological University's graduation rate?
- 70% of students finish within six years.
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