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 101,000 hours working alongside faculty mentors on paid research. Our 15 institutes and centers are armed with $124.2 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: 498
Staff: 1,271

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

Phone: 906-487-1885

Fax: 906-487-3553

Enrollment and Retention

Data as of 2025-26 academic year. All enrollment numbers include online learning.

University Enrollment

7,411

total enrollment

6,009

undergraduate students

1,601

new undergraduate students (first-year and transfers)

1,402

graduate students (master's: 826, PhD: 523, graduate non-degree: 53)

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Residential Information

5,044 residents of Michigan

1,729 non-Michigan residents

638 international students

Entering Class Profile

1225 SAT

3.9 average high school GPA

55.9% in the top 20 percent of their high school graduating class

Retention Rate

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2024 and returned in fall 2025.

13:1 student to faculty ratio

88.4% first- to second-year retention rate for first-time students

87.1% first- to second-year retention rate for transfer students

Graduation and Placement

Degree data as of the 2024–25 school year. Placement data as of 2024-25. Alumni data as of 2024-25.

Degrees Granted

1,356

undergraduate degrees

853

graduate degrees

2,209

total degrees awarded

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Alumni Information

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

81,136

degreed alumni of record (incl. deceased)

29,623

alumni in Michigan

4.1%

alumni annual giving participation rate

Six Year Undergraduate Graduation Rate

70.0% 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

$72,500 median starting salary after earning a bachelor's degree

93.3% 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 2024-25 academic year.

$124.2

million in research expenditures

$109.3

million in external funding

376,000+

square feet of research space

101,000+

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

Institutes and Centers

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

15 research institutes and centers

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

3.60

cumulative student-athlete GPA

Financials and Expenses

Financial information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

Financials

Total expenditures: $337,332,940

State appropriation: $57,347,131

Tuition and fees: $106,769,940

Grants and contracts: $90,551,924

Auxiliary and other revenues: $53,935,606

Gifts raised: $40,918,175

Endowment: $184,150,619

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.