According to Wikipedia, Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan. Its main campus sits on on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake. Michigan Tech was founded in 1885 as the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and was created to train mining engineers to operate the local copper mines. Science, technology, forestry and business have been added to the numerous engineering disciplines, and Michigan Tech now offers more than 130 degree programs through its five colleges and schools. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The total enrollment in fall 2021 is 6,977 students
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,476 | 70% | 72% | 1270 | 27 |
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $17,339 | $306 |
If you graduate from Michigan Technological University, then you can expect to earn an average of $66,800 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 6,645 | 5,843 | 802 |
Michigan Technological University is located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton MI 49931-1295
Michigan Technological University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Houghton has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Michigan Technological University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Michigan Technological University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Earth Sciences, and Chemistry. Here are some of Michigan Technological University's most famous alumni:
