About Michigan Technological University
Sunrise over the Great Lakes Research Center

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 91,000 hours working alongside faculty mentors on paid research. Our 15 centers and institutes are armed with $106.9 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

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

Phone: 906-487-1885

Fax: 906-487-3553

 

Husky Statue in front of the new H-STEM building.

Enrollment and Retention

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. All enrollment numbers include online learning.

University Enrollment

  • 7,429
    Total enrollment

6,022 undergraduate students

1,512 new undergraduate students (first-year and transfers)

1,407 graduate students
master's: 865, PhD: 494, graduate non-degree: 48

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Residential Information

  • 5,025
    residents of Michigan
  • 1,683
    non-Michigan residents
  • 721
    international students

Entering Class Profile

  • 1234
    SAT

3.8 average high school GPA

52.7% in the top 20 percent of their high school graduating class

Retention Rate

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

  • 13:1
    student to faculty ratio

88.7% first- to second-year retention rate for first-time students

83.2% first- to second-year retention rate for transfer students

 

Students at commencement

Graduation and Placement

Degree data as of the 2023–24 school year. Placement data as of 2022-23. Alumni data as of 2023-24.

Degrees Granted

1,113 undergraduate degrees

756 graduate degrees

1,869 total degrees awarded

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Alumni Information

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

  • 79,452
    degreed alumni of record (incl. deceased)
  • 29,612
    alumni in Michigan
  • 4.75%
    alumni annual giving participation rate

Six Year Undergraduate Graduation Rate

  • 68.1%
    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

$71,516 median starting salary after earning a bachelor's degree

92.7% five-year placement rate for graduates

400+ employers recruit annually at 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 2023-24 academic year.

$106.9 million in research expenditures

$82.7 million in external funding

303,759 square feet of research space

91,000+ 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

Centers and Institutes

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

15 research centers and institutes

 

Footbal team entering the field

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
  • 3.56
    cumulative student-athlete GPA

 

Campus during the winter.

Financials and Expenses

Financial information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Financials

Total expenditures: $301,498,768

State appropriation: $82,521,477

Tuition and fees: $119,716,956

Grants and contracts: $74,385,842

Auxiliary and other revenues: $40,262,026

Gifts raised: $48,506,088

Endowment: $169,088,791

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.

 

Underwater research.