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ACT
25/30
SAT
1160/1340
Estimated Cost
$29,100
Financial Aid
$38,741
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University (commonly referred to as Michigan Tech, MTU, or simply Tech) is a public research university located in Houghton, Michigan, United States. Its main campus sits on 925 acres (374 ha) on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake. Michigan Tech was founded in 1885 as the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and was created to train mining engineers to operate the local copper mines.
Location
Located in Houghton, Michigan.
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931-1295, Houghton County
Michigan Technological University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#188 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Michigan
#5 of 171
Best Computer systems networking and telecommunications Colleges & Universities in America
#3 of 630
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Michigan Technological University is Engineering followed by Business Management, Computer Sciences, Biomedical and Physical Sciences.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Michigan Technological University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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