# Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/michigan-technological-university

Michigan Technological University is a public college in Houghton, MI with 5,955 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1258 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,446 per year. 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,681 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,434 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 10,935 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 570–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 560–670 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $35,364 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,446 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $1,188 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,282 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,038 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,346 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,955 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 70% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $84,681 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 (FY2024) |

## What Michigan Technological University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate?**

Michigan Technological University admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1258.

**What ACT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.

**Is Michigan Technological University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Michigan Technological University?**

In Fall 2023, 12,434 students applied to Michigan Technological University and 10,935 were admitted; 1,463 enrolled.

**Does Michigan Technological University consider legacy status?**

No. Michigan Technological University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Michigan Technological University require an essay?**

Michigan Technological University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Michigan Technological University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,364 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,446.

**What is Michigan Technological University's graduation rate?**

70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 171128. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology