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Michigan Technological University, also known as Michigan Tech or MTU, is a public university located in Houghton, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School. After a few name and status changes, it gained university status in 1964. The university offers more than 120 degree programs through the following academic division:
MTU’s official mascot is the Husky, and its sports teams are known as the Huskies. They compete in the NCAA's Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The campus of Michigan Technological University is in Houghton, MI, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Michigan Technological University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Michigan Technological University is known for its programs in science, mathematics, engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 690.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Michigan Technological University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,744 students enrolled (6,260 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Michigan Technological University are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Michigan Technological University values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
General Phone: (906) 487-1885
http://www.mtu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 748 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, surveying engineering, ... |
| Business and Management | 132 | business management, international business, actuarial science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 127 | computer and info science, computer engineering, system administration, computer networking, software engineering |
| Science | 123 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, molecular genetics, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, geophysics, bioinformatics, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 105 | mechanical engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech, industrial tech, engineering technology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 54 | forestry, environmental science, forest management, wildlife management, forest sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 44 | social services, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, anthropology, economics, technical and business writing, history, ... |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics, computational mathematics |
| Media | 40 | communication and journalism, recording arts tech, organizational communications, communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | physical education teaching, science teaching |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 15 | construction management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 5 | pharmaceutical chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | public policy analysis |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Michigan Technological University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,146 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 196 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 54 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Michigan Technological University had a total enrollment of 6,744 students (6,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 76% |
| Women | 24% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 75% |
| Wisconsin | 10% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Michigan Technological University offers campus housing for 3,045 of its 6,260 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Houghton, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,148 | 3,485 | 84% | 1,223 | 35% |
| Men | 3,117 | 2,638 | 85% | 935 | 35% |
| Women | 1,031 | 847 | 82% | 288 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,761 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,521 |
| Room and board | $ 7,738 |
| Room charge | $ 4,111 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,627 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,444 |
Financial Aid:
Michigan Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 229200)
Michigan Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 82 | $95,440 | 14 | $83,265 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 84 | $75,345 | 30 | $72,690 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 70 | $71,409 | 24 | $69,335 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $49,279 | 8 | $44,193 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $54,040 | 22 | $48,545 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 263 | $78,194 | 98 | $65,633 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 53 | 185 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Basketball | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Track | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 24 | 50 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System Administration/Administrator
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Surveying Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Cartography
Economics, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Molecular Genetics
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Michigan Technological University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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