Michigan Technological University Description:
Founded as the Michigan Mining School in 1885, today the Michigan Technological University is a well-regarded doctorate-granting university offering programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, business, social sciences and engineering. Mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and business administration are the most popular programs among undergraduates. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, a peaceful town on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Upper Michigan. The campus overlooks Portage Lake, and students will find many opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area. Many of Michigan Tech's engineering programs do well in national rankings, and as a state university the school represents an excellent educational value for in-state students. On the athletic front, the Michigan Tech Huskies compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (men's hockey competes in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association).
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 550 / 680
- SAT Math: 580 / 690
- SAT Writing: 520 / 620
- ACT Composite: 24 / 29
- ACT English: 22 / 29
- ACT Math: 24 / 30
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 7,022 (5,719 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 75% Male / 25% Female
- 93% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $13,353 (in-state); $27,258 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,865
- Other Expenses: $2,260
- Total Cost: $25,678 (in-state); $39,583 (out-of-state)
Michigan Technological University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Michigan Tech Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 93%
- Loans: 69%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $10,236
- Loans: $6,737
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
- Transfer Out Rate: 25%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Michigan Technological University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.mtu.edu/stratplan/; (and it's the most succinct mission statement I've ever seen):
"We prepare students to create the future."
