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University Facts and Figures

At Michigan Technological University, our 7,000+ Huskies build and launch nanosatellites, make prosthetic ankles better, and connect robots with kids. This year alone, Michigan Tech undergraduates will spend more than 107,000 hours working alongside faculty mentors on paid research. Our 16 centers and institutes are armed with $91.1 million in research expenditures. Graduates go on to earn the ninth highest starting salaries in the country at $65,000 (median). We're a flagship for tomorrow—with Huskies at the helm.


Quick Facts

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

Fax: 906-487-3553
Phone: 906-487-1885

Colleges and Departments

Our colleges and schools develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology, and mathematics in more than 140 degree programs.

 

Students working on stream research.

Enrollment and Retention

Data as of 2022-23 academic year. All enrollment numbers include online learning.

7,074 Total enrollment

1,364 Graduate students

  • Masters students: 820
  • PhD students: 500
  • Graduate non-degree: 44

1,532 New undergraduate students (first-year and transfers)

13:1 Student to faculty ratio

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Enrollment Breakdown

4,085 College of Engineering

1,111 College of Sciences and Arts

923 College of Computing

401 College of Business

338 College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

134 Interdisciplinary

82 Other

4,831 Residents of Michigan

1,517 Nonresident

726 International

Retention Rate

84.9% first to second year retention rate for first time students

80.8% first to second year retention rate for transfer students

Percentage of students who began their studies in Fall 2021 and returned in Fall 2022.

Entering Class Profile

1231 SAT

3.8 Average high school GPA

51.4% In the top twenty percent of their high school graduating class

 

Students on campus.

Graduation and Placement

Degree data as of the 2021–22 school year. Placement data as of 2020-21. Alumni data as of 2021-22.

Degrees Granted

1,206 Undergraduate degrees granted

548 Graduate degrees granted

1,754 Total degrees awarded

By College/School

  • College of Engineering: 1,056
  • College of Sciences and Arts: 308
  • College of Business: 116
  • College of Computing:183
  • College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science: 69
  • Interdisciplinary: 22

Alumni Information

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

76,396 Alumni of record (incl. deceased)

29,999 Alumni in Michigan

5% Alumni annual giving participation rate

Six Year Undergraduate Graduation Rate

67.8% 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

$65,000 Median undergraduate starting salary

93.8% Five-year placement rate for graduates

15,000 Interactions at the virtual Career Fairs

 

Chemisty students in a lab.

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 2021-22 academic year.

$91.1 million in research expenditures

$79.1 million in external funding

289,776 square feet of research space

more than 107,000 hours of paid undergraduate research hours

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Michigan Tech hockey team.

Athletics

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

NCAA Division I titles

14 NCAA sports (seven men's and seven women's) and 1 varsity sport (Esports)

3.58 Cumulative student-athlete GPA

263 Academic all-conference student-athletes

24 All-conference first- or second-team student-athletes

 

Campus during the winter.

Financials and Expenses

Financial information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.

Financials

  • Total expenditures: $261,169,992
  • State appropriation: $53,337,200
  • Tuition and fees: $102,157,014
  • Grants and contracts: $64,011,490
  • Auxiliary and other revenues: $34,094,553
  • Gifts raised: $46,996,772
  • Endowment: $147,630,662

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.

Cost of Attendance

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Underwater research.