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The campus of Michigan Technological University is in Houghton, Michigan, 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 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Michigan Technological University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Michigan Technological University had 6,506 students enrolled (6,062 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Michigan Technological University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (906) 487-2335
Financial Aid Phone: (906) 487-2622
http://www.mtu.edu
Michigan Technological University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 752 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, biomedical engineering, surveying engineering, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 214 | drafting, engineering technician, civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech, engineering-related tech, electronics tech, engineering technology |
| Business And Management | 111 | business management, international business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | computer and info science, computer engineering, software engineering, computer networking, computer support, system administration |
| Science | 95 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, ecology, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, geophysics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 59 | forestry, environmental science, natural resources management, forest management, forest sciences, wildlife management |
| Media | 42 | communication and journalism, organizational communications, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, applied economics, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, French language, technical and business writing, German language, ... |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | clinical lab tech |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | science teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Michigan Technological University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,048 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 185 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 153 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Michigan Technological University had a total enrollment of 6,506 students (6,062 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 80% |
| Women | 20% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 70% |
| Wisconsin | 15% |
| Minnesota | 7% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Michigan Technological University offers campus housing for 3,159 of its 6,062 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,355 | 2,856 | 85% | 1,227 | 43% |
| Men | 2,616 | 2,226 | 85% | 981 | 44% |
| Women | 739 | 630 | 85% | 246 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 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 | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (906) 487-2335
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,194 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,384 |
| Room and board | $ 6,375 |
| Room charge | $ 3,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,255 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,763 |
Financial Aid:
Michigan Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 229200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (906) 487-2622
Michigan Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $97,576 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $95,330 | 3 | $69,200 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $81,194 | 18 | $69,645 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 107 | $63,496 | 29 | $58,195 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $58,965 | 16 | $59,247 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $49,073 | 13 | $43,457 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 262 | $66,704 | 77 | $58,242 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 129 | 51 | 180 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Track | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 24 | 57 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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 and Support Services, Other
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
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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 Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
Applied Economics
Economics, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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