Can you get into Michigan Technological University?
Houghton, MI · Public · 5,955 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
92.4%
SAT middle 50%
1130–1350
median 1233
ACT middle 50%
25–31
median 28
Testing
Optional
71% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
68%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Michigan Technological University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Michigan Technological University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Regular DecisionApril 30, 2027
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $34,152, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Michigan Technological University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$2,045
- $30k–$48k$3,373
- $48k–$75k$6,187
- $75k–$110k$12,813
- Over $110k$23,107
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Michigan Technological University admissions, answered
What is Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University admits 92.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130 and 1350. A score above 1350 clears the 75th percentile; below 1130, the rest of the application has to carry more weight, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Michigan Technological University test-optional?
Yes, Michigan Technological University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Michigan Technological University look for in an application?
Michigan Technological University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Michigan Technological University actually cost?
Sticker price is $34,152, but the average family pays $14,182 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $2,045 per year on average.
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