More selective than 10% of Michigan colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,152. College Scorecard.
Higher than 81% of Michigan colleges we cover and 75% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 96% of Michigan colleges we cover and 92% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
MTU acceptance rate & admissions
Of 12,434 applicants, Michigan Technological University admitted 10,935 and 1,463 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1350 on the SAT or 25–31 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
MTU tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Michigan residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What MTU costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Michigan Technological University took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Michigan. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,045 | $9,325 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $3,373 | $15,381 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $6,187 | $28,213 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $12,813 | $58,427 | 1.3 years |
| $110k+ | $23,107 | $105,368 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($78,198) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $44,787 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
MTU majors, earnings & careers
Michigan Technological University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 18
- Science & Math · 15
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
Highest-earning majors at MTU
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,428 | $24,763 |
| Electrical Engineering | $99,848 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,478 | $24,750 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $93,993 | $27,875 |
| Computer Engineering | $93,557 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | $93,480 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $92,070 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,860 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 64 majors
- Accounting$74,373
- Anthropology—
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology—
- Biomedical Engineering$83,916
- Business Administration—
- Chemical Engineering$94,478
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$83,841
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other—
- Communications—
- Computer Engineering$93,557
- Computer Science$105,428
- Construction Management—
- Data Analytics—
- Data Science—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Economics—
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians—
- Electrical Engineering$99,848
- Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians—
- Engineering—
- Engineering Physics—
- Engineering-Related Fields$93,993
- English—
- Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy—
- Environmental Engineering$76,857
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance—
- Forestry$55,912
- Geological / Geophysical Engineering$81,862
- Geology / Earth Science—
- History—
- Human Biology—
- Information Technology$93,480
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,388
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Information Systems—
- Marketing—
- Materials Engineering$92,070
- Mathematics$73,271
- Mathematics and Computer Science—
- Mechanical Engineering$88,860
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians$83,394
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering—
- Medical Laboratory Science$69,388
- Mining and Mineral Engineering—
- Music—
- Nursing—
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration—
- Physics—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Social Sciences—
- Sociology—
- Statistics—
- Surveying Engineering—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$38,775
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Houghton
2 bedrooms $1,033.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 32 inches of rain a year.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Houghton County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Houghton County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare MTU with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Michigan by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 92% | $14,182 | 68% | $78,198 | This school |
| Northern Michigan University | 84% | $14,085 | 52% | $47,107 | |
| Ferris State University | 91% | $8,624 | 47% | $54,735 | |
| Central Michigan University | 90% | $17,597 | 59% | $55,874 | |
| Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | $10,775 | 48% | $51,955 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Michigan Technological University would cost you $97 more per year than Northern Michigan University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Michigan Technological University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$4,846).
- Michigan Technological University gives aided families $6,214 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | MTU | Northern Michigan University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $19,123 | $14,277 | +$4,846 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $720 | +$480 |
| Housing & meals | $12,774 | $12,752 | +$22 |
| Personal & travel | $2,392 | $2,148 | +$244 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,337 | −$2,056 | +$719 |
| Sticker price | $34,152 | $27,841 | +$6,311 |
| Average grants | −$19,970 | −$13,756 | −$6,214 |
| You pay | $14,182 | $14,085 | +$97 |
“+” means MTU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about MTU
What is the MTU acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University accepts 92% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 10,935 of 12,434 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1350 on the SAT or 25–31 on the ACT.
How much does Michigan Technological University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $34,152 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,182 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $2,045 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,107.
How much do MTU graduates earn?
Former Michigan Technological University students earn a median $78,198 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the MTU graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% return for their second year.
How long does a MTU degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Michigan Technological University costs about $28,213 after grants ($6,187 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $78,198 ten years after starting, $44,787 more than high school graduates in Michigan ($33,411), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Michigan Technological University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-technological-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).