Michigan Technological University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
85.5%
Applications
10,359
Admitted
8,853
Enrolled
1,448
SAT Composite
1120-1330
SAT Math
560-670
SAT Reading
560-670
ACT Composite
25-32
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants10,359reported count
Admits8,85385%
Class seats1,44816% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 10,359 | 8,853 | 85% | 1,448 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 16%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
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
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Richard
Last Name:Elenich
Title:Executive Director
Office:Office of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:Michigan Technological University
Address Line 2:1400 Townsend Drive
Zipcode49,931
Country:United States
Phone:(906) 487-2763
Email Address:rjelenic@mtu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?X
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
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)906
Main Phone Number:487-1855
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.mtu.edu
Main Institution Emailmtu4u@mtu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):906
Admissions Phone Number:487-2335
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):888
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:MTU-1885
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):X
Classify your undergraduate institution:X
Academic year calendar:X
AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month2026-08-25 00:00:00
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day2026-08-25 00:00:00
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):Scores should be received as soon as possible to process the application and be considered for merit-based scholarships. Tests are not required for most students with over 3.00 Cumulative High School GPA.
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Total first-time, first-year who applied6,047
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted5,210
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,095
Total first-time, first-year who applied3,428
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,798
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled344
Total first-time, first-year who applied884
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted845
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled9
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
High school completion requirementX
Total academic units8
English3
Mathematics3
Science2
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Academic electives2
Computer Science1
Academic GPAX
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6990.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5990.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total1.0
SAT Math: 700-8000.2
SAT Math: 600-6990.4
SAT Math: 500-5990.3
SAT Math: 400-4990.1
SAT Math: 300-3990.0
SAT Math: Total1
SAT Composite: 1400-16000.1
SAT Composite: 1200-13990.5
SAT Composite: 1000-11990.4
SAT Composite: 800-9990.1
SAT Composite: 600-7990.0
SAT Composite: Total1
ACT Composite: 30-360.5
ACT Composite: 24-290.4
ACT Composite: 18-230.1
ACT Composite: 12-170.0
ACT Composite: Total1
ACT English: 30-360.4
ACT English: 24-290.4
ACT English: 18-230.2
ACT English: 12-170.0
ACT English: Total1
ACT Math: 30-360.4
ACT Math: 24-290.4
ACT Math: 18-230.1
ACT Math: 12-170.0
ACT Math: Total1.0
ACT Reading: 30-360.6
ACT Reading: 24-290.3
ACT Reading: 18-230.1
ACT Reading: Total1
ACT Science: 30-360.5
ACT Science: 24-290.4
ACT Science: 18-230.1
ACT Science: 12-170.0
ACT Science: Total1
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class0.3
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class0.6
Percent in top half of high school graduating class0.9
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:0.5
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total1
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total1
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Total1
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.86
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:0.9
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Priority Date: Month2025-01-15 00:00:00
Priority Date: Day2025-01-15 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Beginning date: Month2025-06-15 00:00:00
Beginning date: Day2025-06-15 00:00:00
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterX
Weeks4
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
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 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If 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?No
College transcript(s)X
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)X
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.75
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Summer 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.
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:C
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:N/A
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:N/A
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:N/A
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:N/A
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 an associate degree:Credits
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:Credits
Describe other transfer credit policies:50% of degree requirements for associates degree or 25% of degree requirements for bachelor's degree and 30 of the last 36 required credits must be completed in residence.
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
NumberN/A
Unit TypeN/A
NumberNo Maximum
Unit TypeCredits or courses
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:We 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
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
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
Army ROTC is offered:X
Air Force ROTC is offered:X
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
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:2026-07-01 00:00:00
Financial Aid
15 TABLESAcademic YearX
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$7,770,949
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$11,451,842
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$46,032,295
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$731,052
Total Scholarships/Grants$65,986,138
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$23,456,764
Federal Work-Study$420,273
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)N/A
Total Self-Help$23,877,037
Parent Loans$5,403,496
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.N/A
Athletic Awards$1,198,970
Federal$14,010
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$467,382
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,520,096
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$834,382
Total Scholarships/Grants$26,835,870
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,711,255
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)N/A
Total Self-Help$12,711,255
Parent Loans$2,331,759
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.N/A
Athletic Awards$3,586,382
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.1,109
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:48
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$45,456
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$2,181,911
Other (specify):X
Specify:Bank Statements
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2026-03-01 00:00:00
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day2026-03-01 00:00:00
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)X
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):2026-01-01 00:00:00
If yes, starting date (Day):2026-01-01 00:00:00
Students must reply by (date): Month2026-05-01 00:00:00
Students must reply by (date): Day2026-05-01 00:00:00
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
ROTCX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio15
based on ____ students6,871
and ____ faculty454