Michigan Technological University
Common Data Set 2022-23
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Acceptance Rate
86.3%
Applications
8,569
Admitted
7,394
Enrolled
1,381
SAT Composite
1140-1330
SAT Math
570-680
SAT Reading
560-670
ACT Composite
24-30
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$78,198
10 yrs after enrollment
68%
6-year completion
$14,182
sticker minus grants
$24,990
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Richard
Last Name:Elenich
Title:Executive Director
Office:Office of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:1400 Townsend Drive
Zipcode49,931
Phone:(906) 487-2763
Email Address:rjelenich@mtu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.mtu.edu/institutional-research/cds/
City:Houghton
StateMI
Name of College/University:Michigan Technological University
Street Address Line 1:1400 Townsend Drive
CityHoughton
StateMI
Zip49,931
Main Phone Number:(906) 487-1885
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.mtu.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(906) 487-2335
Admissions Email Address:mtu4u@mtu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.mtu.edu/apply/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.mtu.edu/diversity/
AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units8
English3
Mathematics3
Science2
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History2
Computer Science1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80013.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69947.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59932.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4996.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80017.4
SAT Math: 600-69946.9
SAT Math: 500-59932.1
SAT Math: 400-4993.3
SAT Math: 300-3990.3
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160012.6
SAT Composite: 1200-139949.3
SAT Composite: 1000-119932.6
SAT Composite: 800-9995.5
SAT Composite: 600-7990.1
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3632.8
ACT Composite: 24-2947.8
ACT Composite: 18-2317.3
ACT Composite: 12-171.8
ACT Composite: 6-110.3
ACT Composite: Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.83
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.6
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after4
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.75
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:2.75 college GPA recommended but may vary by major. Students with lower GPA will be considered for admission based on coursework and space available in desired program. D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:17
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.mtu.edu/registrar/students/veterans/index.html
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:W e accept credit for Veteran's DD214 (Certificate of release or Discharge from Active Duty).
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:All students are required to take a course in Global Issues, which covers contemporary global issues, their
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)24%
Percent of males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing95%
Percent who live off campus or commute5%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)22%
Percent of males who join fraternities10%
Percent of females who join sororities10%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing48%
Percent who live off campus or commute52%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?Yes
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
In-district:$682
In-state (out-of-district):$682
Out-of-state:$1,519
NONRESIDENTS:$1,519
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.970
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:40
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$23,860
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$954,391
Other (specify):X
Specify:Bank Statements
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):1
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students5,502
and ____ faculty430