| Enrollment | Enrollment† (Fall 2012) | Percent of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 6,945 | — |
| Graduate (nondegree / master’s / doctoral / total) | 1,322 | 19.0 |
| New undergraduate students (freshmen and transfers) | 1,410 | 20.3 |
| College of Engineering | 4,154 | 59.8 |
| College of Sciences and Arts | 1,694 | 24.4 |
| School of Business and Economics | 377 | 5.4 |
| School of Technology | 294 | 4.2 |
| School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science | 266 | 3.8 |
| Other (no college designated / Extended University Program) | 160 | 2.3 |
| Residents of Michigan | 4,462 | 64.2 |
| Nonresidents | 1,459 | 21.0 |
| International | 1,024 | 14.7 |
| †All enrollment numbers include online learning (60). | ||
| Employees (October 1, 2011) | |
|---|---|
| Number of faculty* | 485 |
| Number of staff | 1,029 |
| Total nonstudent employees | 1,514 |
| *Includes all full and part time tenured, tenure-track, non-tenure track instructional (471) and research (14) faculty. Also includes those faculty on sabbatical (11), faculty on unpaid leave of absence (2), visiting faculty (3). Deans (7), associate deans (3), department chairs (19), executives, and professional staff with tenure (6), are included in staff figures. Staff figures exclude temporary nonrepresented staff. | |
| Financial* (Year ended June 30, 2012) | |
|---|---|
| Total expenditures | $229,139,763 |
| State appropriation | $40,733,597 |
| Tuition and fees | $71,441,863 |
| Grants and contracts | $54,499,358 |
| Auxiliary and other revenues | $66,560,406 |
| *Includes current funds | |
| Undergraduate Expenses (2012–13)* | Michigan Resident | Non-Michigan Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Res. $436.50/credit, Nonres. $900/credit) | $13,095 | $27,000 |
| Required fees | $258 | $258 |
| Course / lab fees (estimated) | $460 | $460 |
| Room and board + soc. fee (Based on Gold Meal Plan) | $8,865 | $8,865 |
| Books and supplies (estimated) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal and travel needs (estimated) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total | $25,678 | $39,583 |
| *Based on two semesters, 15 credits each. | ||
| Graduate Expenses (2012-13) | Michigan Resident | Non-Michigan Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $744/credit | $744/credit |
| Degrees Granted (2011–12) | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (certificate/associate/bach-1st/bach-2nd) | 90 / 0 / 1,184 / 38 (1,312) |
| Graduate (post baccalaureate certificate / master’s / doctoral) | 16 / 289 / 63 (368) |
| College of Engineering | 921 |
| College of Sciences and Arts | 401 |
| School of Business and Economics | 151 |
| School of Technology | 117 |
| School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science | 75 |
| Interdisciplinary | 15 |
| Total degrees granted | 1,680 |
Major Research Institutes and Centers
- Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)
- Advanced Sustainable Iron and Steel Center (ASISC)
- Biotechnology Research Center (BRC)
- Center for Integrated Systems in Sensing, Imaging, and Communication (CISSIC)
- Computational Science and Engineering Research Institute (CSERI)
- Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI)
- Ecosystem Science Center (ESC)
- Institute for Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship (IGLE)
- Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
- Keweenaw Research Center (KRC)
- Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI)
- Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI)
- Multi-Scale Technologies Institute (MuSTI)
- Power and Energy Research Center (PERC)
- Sustainable Futures Institute (SFI)
Quality of Education/Students
- Michigan Tech is ranked in the top tier of national universities by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2012.”
- Michigan Tech is rated a “Best in the Midwest” in the Princeton Review’s Best 376 Colleges 2012 Edition. Student comments in the Princeton Review included, “Michigan Tech provides an atmosphere that nurtures learning” and “puts students first when it comes to their learning by providing hands-on experience.” Students also cited “great computer and athletic facilities” and “great career services.”
- A Michigan Tech education is ranked second in the state of Michigan for return on investment, according to Payscale.com's 2012 study.
| ACT Scores* (Fall 2012) | Freshmen | College Bound HS Seniors |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25.3 | 20.6 |
| Mathematics | 27.2 | 21.0 |
| Composite | 26.3 | 21.1 |
| *ACT operates on a scale of 0 to 36 | ||
| Placement (2010–11) | |
|---|---|
| Number of employers on campus | 263 |
| Average number of job interviews/student | 7 |
| Placement rate | 94.6% |
| National Rankings | |
|---|---|
Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2011) | |
| Environmental Engineering | 7th |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10th |
| Geological and Mining Engineering | 11th |
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded (2010–11) | |
| Environmental Engineering | 5th |
| Geological and Mining Engineering | 13th |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15th |
| Alumni Information | |
|---|---|
| Total number of alumni of record (incl. deceased) | 60,137 |
| Total mailable alumni | 50,882 |
| Alumni living in Michigan | 22,350 |
| Alumni annual giving participation rate (FY 2009–10) | 13.43% |
| Miscellaneous Information | |
|---|---|
| University president | Dr. Glenn D. Mroz |
| Academic calendar | semester system |
| Campus Size | 925 acres |
| Ford Center (Alberta, Michigan) | 4,000 acres |
| Phone | 906-487-1885 |
| Fax | 906-487-2338 |
| Website | http://www.mtu.edu |
| Address | 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 |