Michigan Tech is one of the nation's premier technological universities and we prepare
students to create the future. We're ready for what tomorrow needs. Are you?
The world is changing. Fast. Tomorrow needs talented visionaries and new solutions.
At Michigan Tech, you'll design, build, code, and lead. You'll work and play on the
shores of Lake Superior, with 5,000+ acres of research forests and limitless opportunities
for outdoor adventure. Our unique Enterprise Program lets you work on real industry projects, from building and launching spacecraft for
NASA to designing advanced robotics systems. We're ready for tomorrow. Are you?
Degrees for What Tomorrow Needs
Hands-on is the hallmark of a Tech education. From 117,000 hours of paid undergraduate
research with faculty (starting as early as your first year) to real projects given
by industry and government sponsors, Tech students redefine what a bachelor's degree
can be. With over 120 degree programs (60+ undergraduate majors) to choose from, you're sure to find an academic home where
you can geek out with other students who love the same things you do.
Huskies aren't like everyone else—they lead the pack. No matter where you're from,
you become part of something bigger at Michigan Tech. Your college experience is an
adventure that's uniquely yours. Tech is the perfect place to find your passion, explore
the world, and try new things. Select a video to find out why you should join us.
Since high school, Savannah Obert-Pfeiffer knew she had an interest in sustainability and conservation. What she didn’t know was that Michigan Tech would help her find an interest in fish biology, too. “I never thought I’d be a fish girl!”
Do things you never even imagined. Schedule your visit to get started.
My Michigan Tech: Savannah Obert-Pfeiffer
Ride Along: Skiing at Mont Ripley
My Michigan Tech: Stu Kernstock
Ride Along: Mountain Biking
My Michigan Tech: Henry Freridge
Engineers Monitor the Great Lakes
My Michigan Tech: Emma Jones
Where Research Goes Outdoors
My Michigan Tech: Jacob Jackson
Coders Create a Virtual Future
Visit Us and Explore
We're proud to call Houghton home. Experience a safe, friendly, small-town atmosphere
in beautiful Upper Michigan. Michigan Tech is the perfect place to find your passion,
explore the world, and try new things. See why Tech is where you belong during a weekday
or Saturday visit, or at an annual Open House event held every summer.
No test scores required. If you have scores, we encourage you to submit them for maximum financial aid consideration.
Apply for competitive scholarships. See scholarships available for in-state and out-of-state students. Some deadlines are as early as
November 1 of your senior year.
File your FAFSA. For the best chance at the most aid available, file by March 1 on the Federal Student Aid site and use our school code: 002292.
Estimate your scholarship value and financial aid award. Use our Net-Price Calculator to see what you may qualify for.
of admitted students considered for merit scholarships
90%
of students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants, and loans
Huskies Get Hired
Michigan Tech grads get jobs. Tech alumni have a five-year average placement rate
of 93 percent within six months of graduation, and an average median early-career
pay that ranks in the top 20 in the nation. Our annual Career Fair draws as many as
1,700 recruiters from up to 415 companies, agencies, and nonprofits who recruit Huskies
for co-ops, internships, and full-time jobs.
Top 20
in the nation with a median early-career pay of $71,000
Top 25
colleges for your money
13th
on the list of the 50 Best Value Public Colleges in America