More selective than 10% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
68% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MTU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What MTU weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as MTU reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- Rigor of high school courses
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- Class rank
- Interview
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of MTU first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.86. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
94% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
MTU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MTU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 680 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MTU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 570–680 | 560–670 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 560–660 | 560–670 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MTU compared with other Michigan colleges?
MTU has the 38th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Central Michigan University | 90% | 59% | $17,597 |
| 35 | Aquinas College | 90% | 65% | $16,626 |
| 36 | Ferris State University | 91% | 47% | $8,624 |
| 37 | College for Creative Studies | 92% | 71% | $34,617 |
| 38 | Michigan Technological University | 92% | 68% | $14,182 |
| 39 | Rochester University | 98% | 44% | $21,456 |
| 40 | Davenport University | 98% | 57% | $17,707 |
| 41 | Grace Christian University | 99% | 51% | $12,404 |
| 42 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | 100% | 67% | $11,916 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at MTU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MTU admissions questions
What is the MTU acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,935 of 12,434 applicants were admitted.
Does MTU require the SAT or ACT?
Michigan Technological University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 68% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MTU?
The middle 50% of Michigan Technological University enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1350 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MTU?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,463 of 10,935).
What does MTU look for in applicants?
Michigan Technological University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA. Important: rigor of high school courses, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, character and personal qualities. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does MTU have early decision?
No. Michigan Technological University does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is MTU getting harder to get into?
Michigan Technological University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; MTU's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Michigan Technological University overview