University Facts and Figures

At Michigan Technological University, our 7,000+ Huskies build and launch nanosatellites for NASA, turn plastic waste into protein powder, and make hybrid solar energy accessible for Upper Michigan residents. This year alone, Michigan Tech undergraduate students will spend more than 91,000 hours working alongside faculty mentors on paid research. Our 15 centers and institutes are armed with $106.9 million in research expenditures. Graduates are in the top 20 for highest early-career salaries in the nation at $82,400. We're a flagship for tomorrow—with Huskies at the helm.

Quick Facts

University Type: Public
Founded: 1885
Location: Houghton, Michigan
President: Richard J. Koubek
Leadership Team: President's Council
Campus Size: 925 acres
Ford Center (Alberta, Michigan): 4,609 acres
Academic Calendar: Semester System
Faculty: 495
Staff: 1,205

Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295

Phone: 906-487-1885

Fax: 906-487-3553

Enrollment and Retention

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. All enrollment numbers include online learning.

University Enrollment

7,429

total enrollment

6,022

undergraduate students

1,512

new undergraduate students (first-year and transfers)

1,407

graduate students (master's: 865, PhD: 494, graduate non-degree: 48)

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Residential Information

5,025 residents of Michigan

1,683 non-Michigan residents

721 international students

Entering Class Profile

1234 SAT

3.8 average high school GPA

52.7% in the top 20 percent of their high school graduating class

Retention Rate

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

13:1 student to faculty ratio

88.7% first- to second-year retention rate for first-time students

83.2% first- to second-year retention rate for transfer students

Graduation and Placement

Degree data as of the 2023–24 school year. Placement data as of 2022-23. Alumni data as of 2023-24.

Degrees Granted

1,113

undergraduate degrees

756

graduate degrees

1,869

total degrees awarded

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Alumni Information

The Michigan Tech alumni network covers six continents, 100+ countries, and all 50 states.

79,452

degreed alumni of record (incl. deceased)

29,612

alumni in Michigan

4.75%

alumni annual giving participation rate

Six Year Undergraduate Graduation Rate

68.1% percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within six years or 150% of "normal time" to completion for their program

Placement

$71,516 median starting salary after earning a bachelor's degree

92.7% five-year placement rate for graduates

400+ employers recruit annually at Career Fairs

Research

The world requires innovation—now more than ever. Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. Along the shores of Lake Superior, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs create the future. Research data as of 2023-24 academic year.

$106.9

million in research expenditures

$82.7

million in external funding

303,759

square feet of research space

91,000+

hours of paid undergraduate research hours

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Research Areas

Research at Michigan Tech brings faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, community, government, and industrial partners together to create the future.

13 research areas

Centers and Institutes

Research centers and institutes help to promote interdisciplinary work that involves faculty and research staff from several different departments on and off campus.

15 research centers and institutes

Athletics

Blizzard T. Husky is the mascot for the Michigan Tech Huskies. Our spirit colors are black and gold.

3

NCAA Division I titles

217

academic all-conference student-athletes

15

varsity sports, including 14 NCAA teams and one co-ed Esports team

45

all-conference first- or second-team student-athletes

3.56

cumulative student-athlete GPA

Financials and Expenses

Financial information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Financials

Total expenditures: $301,498,768

State appropriation: $82,521,477

Tuition and fees: $119,716,956

Grants and contracts: $74,385,842

Auxiliary and other revenues: $40,262,026

Gifts raised: $48,506,088

Endowment: $169,088,791

Educational Costs

A college degree is an investment in your future. Every effort is made to maintain high academic standards at the lowest possible cost to you, the student. Educational expenses will vary according to your personal needs, degree program, and course choices.