Undergraduate Admissions

Michigan Tech is consistently ranked among the best public colleges in the nation, especially when it comes to the return on your college investment. The Wall Street Journal ranks Michigan Tech the No. 3 best public college in the US for high salaries and the No. 11 Best Value Public College in America by Niche. The Princeton Review ranks Tech No. 13 for best career placement among public schools and No. 9 for best financial aid among public schools.

Michigan Tech offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts.

Michigan Technological University is a highly rated R1 public research institution located in Houghton. We’re consistently ranked among the top public schools in the country for return on investment and Huskies are in the top 20 for highest early-career salaries in the nation at $82,400. More than 400 companies recruit on campus during annual Career Fairs for co-ops, internships, and full-time jobs.

Michigan Tech is known as an R1 flagship public research institution that specializes in STEM-based education. We prepare students to create the future in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts with more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our rural location in the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is like nowhere else, with year round opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Yes! While engineering students account for approximately 55 percent of the student body, there are five Colleges within the University offering more than 70 undergraduate majors across a variety of disciplines: the College of Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Computing, the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, and the College of Sciences and Arts.

Michigan Tech is a residential campus with more than 260 student clubs and organizations to join, including affinity groups, club sports, professional organizations, honor societies, Greek life, and more. Students participate in activities in the residence halls, catch weekend movies on campus, get outside to explore the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula, and cheer on the Huskies at NCAA athletic events. You’re sure to find a place to belong—and more than enough to do—at Tech!

Michigan Tech is home to nearly 7,500 students and approximately 15,000 year-round residents live in the surrounding area. The region has a small-town feel and students and community members say it’s just right—not so big that it's easy to get lost, but not too small, either. Our campus itself is moderately sized—the main campus corridor spans roughly three-quarters of a mile, which is walkable from end to end in about 15 minutes.

Michigan Tech is the home of the Huskies, with 14 NCAA teams and the first varsity esports team at a public college or university in Michigan. Women’s NCAA teams include basketball, cross country, Nordic skiing, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Men’s NCAA teams include basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, tennis, and track and field. Go Huskies!

Tech is consistently recognized as being among the safest public universities in the nation. Niche gives MTU an “A” for safety, ranking us as the safest public college in Michigan and the No. 34 safest public college in America. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services is staffed by trained, certified state of Michigan police officers and its Emergency Medical Services team provides free, reliable, timely, and quality first medical response 24/7 to the Michigan Tech community and its visitors.

The Huskies Pep Band doesn’t march—they meander. Huskies Pep Band encompasses the spirit of music and camaraderie at Michigan Tech, performing at athletic events, parades, campus celebrations, weddings, and more. Established in 1967, they have a longstanding tradition of black-and-yellow striped overalls, funky hats, and making some of the loudest sounds around (116 decibels, in fact)!

Michigan Tech’s mascot is Blizzard T. Husky (the “T” stands for “The”). Blizzard wears the number "85" to recognize the year 1885, which is the year Michigan Tech was originally founded as the Michigan Mining School.

A Michigan Tech education is a smart investment in your future. We’re consistently ranked among the best public universities in the country for return on investment, meaning a Michigan Tech degree will pay you back in the long run. Tech students have a five-year average career placement rate of 94 percent and are in the top 20 for highest early-career salaries in the nation at $82,400.

While Michigan Tech does not participate in any tuition reciprocity programs for non-resident students, all admitted students are automatically considered for a number of merit-based scholarships through the National Scholars Program. Competitive scholarships are also available, including some with awards valued at full-time nonresident tuition.

All admitted undergraduate students are automatically considered for a number of merit-based scholarships. Competitive scholarships are also available, including some with awards valued at up to full tuition. Michigan Tech also highly recommends completing a FAFSA in order to be considered for the largest financial aid package possible.

The weather at Michigan Tech is characterized by four distinct seasons and notable variations in temperature throughout the year. Temperatures range from below freezing in the winter months, with average lows around 10°F (-12°C) to 20°F (-6°C) and more than 200 inches of snow, to average highs in the summer months ranging from around 68°F (20°C) to 82°F (28°C). Huskies enjoy getting outside and enjoying the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula in all four seasons.

Winter at Michigan Tech is the experience of a lifetime! With more than 200 inches of annual snowfall, Huskies find endless ways to enjoy our region’s legendary winters. Popular winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, broomball, curling, dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more. Plus, Michigan Tech celebrates Winter Carnival each year—one of the largest annual winter celebrations in the nation, dating back to 1922.

Yep! You can keep an eye on our campus and community from anywhere in the world with our webcams. Capture views across campus, of our recreational trails, downtown Houghton, the Portage Lake Lift bridge, and more. Plus, we even have three webcams for our broomball rinks in the winter so you can watch the action and cheer on your favorite teams!

SAT and ACT test scores are not needed to apply for undergraduate admission. Domestic students will receive an admission decision based on the high school transcript. Homeschool applicants and students with a GPA below a 3.0 may be asked to submit official test scores or other documentation.

Future first-year and transfer students can apply with the Common App.