Michigan Technological University

Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Use the Department of Education's FAFSA4caster if you would like to calculate approximate eligibility for financial assistance. Listed below are expenses for students attending Michigan Tech. You may also view some examples of financial aid packages for students.

2012-2013 Undergraduate Expenses
 
 Michigan ResidentNon-Michigan Resident
 One SemesterAcademic Year
(Two Semesters)
One SemesterAcademic Year
(Two Semesters)
Tuition1$6,548$13,095$13,500$27,000
Required Fees2$129$258$129$258
Lab and Course Fees (estimated)$230$460$230$460
Room and Board3$4,433$8,865$4,433$8,865
Books and Supplies (estimated)$600$1,200$600$1,200
Personal Needs and Travel (estimated)$900$1,800$900$1,800
TOTAL4$12,839$25,678$19,792$39,583

 

  1. Michigan Resident tuition $436.50/credit.  Non-Michigan Resident tuition $900/credit.
  2. Required fees per semester include:
        Fall and Spring Activity Fee- $60.00
        Fall and Spring Experience Tech Fee- $69.00 (not assessed in summer)
  3. Room and Board rates vary depending on hall assignment and meal plan selection.
  4. An additional $730 surcharge for each semester applies to engineering/computer science students, sophomore through doctoral.  Tuition is based on an average 15 credits per semester.  Tuition, fees, and room and board are payable each semester.  NOTE: Total may not equal exact sum of listed expenses due to rounding.
2012-2013 Graduate Expenses
 
ItemFallSpringSummer*Annual
Tuition a, b d ($744/credit)$6,696$6,696$744$14,136
Required Fees c$119$119$10$248
Lab and Course Fees (estimated)$55$55-$110
Room and Board (Michigan Tech Apartments + Gold Meal Plan)$4,777$4,777$4,262$13,816
Books and Supplies (estimated)$300$300$100$700
Personal Needs & Travel (estimated, includes health insurance)$1,300$1,300$1,300$3,900
TOTALe$13,247$13,247$6,416$32,910

* Student who is enrolled for one credit during the summer semester is considered full time.

  1. All graduate students enrolled in engineering or computer science programs are assessed a surcharge of $730.00 each semester they are registered for 5 or more credits and $365.00 each semester they are registered for less than 5 credits.
  2. Applied Science Education, On-campus Peace Corps Master's International, OSM/VISTA, and National Service Graduate Fellowship students are assessed tuition at $485.00 per credit hour.
  3. Required fees per semester include:
        Fall and Spring Activity Fee - $50.00
        Summer Activity Fee - $10.00
        Fall and Spring Experience Tech Fee- $69.00 (not assessed in Summer)
  4. Students in research only mode are assessed tuition at $248.00 per credit hour for nine research credits. These students may register for courses in addition to research credits, with permission from their graduate program. Tuition for courses is assessed at the full, regular rate.  
  5. Tuition is based on 9 credits per semester.
2012-2013 Online MBA Expenses
 
ItemSemesterProgram
Program Cost$6,833$41,000

*Includes cost of tuition for the two year (six semester) degree and three required residencies which includes housing and most meals. This price does not include books and travel expenses.

Office of Financial Aid

Administration Building, Room 160
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

Ph. 906-487-2622
Fax: 906-487-3042
Email: finaid@mtu.edu

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