# Michigan Technological University (MTU)

Public college in Houghton, MI. IPEDS ID 171128.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-technological-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/michigan-technological-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,182 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 68%; beats 81% of MI colleges and 75% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $78,198; beats 96% of MI colleges and 92% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,045 |
| 30-48k | $3,373 |
| 48-75k | $6,187 |
| 75-110k | $12,813 |
| 110k+ | $23,107 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.56 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $78,198 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $34,152 in-state; about $58,017 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $19,123 in-state, $42,988 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,774; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–680; SAT math: 560–670; ACT: 25–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,434 applicants, 10,935 admitted, 1,463 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT 25–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 88%, ACT 25–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa; important: rigor, test scores; considered: essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, talent, character
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.86
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 92.3% of need met; 433 of 838 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 588 students, average $11,689
- Source: https://www.mtu.edu/institutional-research/cds/files/cds-2025-2026.xlsx

## Majors (64 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,910 | $105,428 | $24,763 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,439 | $99,848 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $80,193 | $94,478 | $24,750 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $68,919 | $93,993 | $27,875 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,465 | $93,557 | $27,000 |
| Information Technology | $77,810 | $93,480 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $63,135 | $92,070 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,922 | $88,860 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,831 | $83,916 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,928 | $83,841 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $61,443 | $83,394 | $29,875 |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | $63,658 | $81,862 | $22,849 |
| Environmental Engineering | $64,453 | $76,857 | $26,545 |
| Accounting | not reported | $74,373 | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | $73,271 | $23,250 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $38,756 | $69,388 | $26,000 |
| Forestry | $45,571 | $55,912 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $50,388 | $20,091 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | not reported | $38,775 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Surveying Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $17,541 | not reported | $21,199 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | $60,266 | not reported | $28,000 |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $104,890 (MI), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $92,100 (MI), $100,840 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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