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Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI

1400 Townsend Dr.

Houghton, MI 49931

Phone: 906-487-2335

Fax: 906-487-2125

E-mail: mtu4u@mtu.edu

Web site: www.mtu.edu

About:

At Michigan Tech, create your future in arts and human science, business, computing, engineering, environmental studies, sciences or technology. In our Enterprise Program, solve real problems for industry, such as wi-fi, aerospace, robotics, alternative fuels, video games, and homeland security. After class, ski and snowboard, golf, kayak, jog, or bike close to campus.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 6,034
  • 93% full-time, 7% part-time
  • 77% male, 23% female
  • 1.7% African American, 1.1% Asian American, 83.4% Caucasian, 1.1% Hispanic American, 0.7% Native American, 7.9% other, 4.1% unknown
  • 21.3% out-of-state, 72.1% in-state, 6.6% international; 3.6% transfer students
  • 44.5% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 82%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 5049 students applied; 3781 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 75%

Faculty

  • 11:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 380 full-time faculty (81.6% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 200 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: 6.8% of men join Fraternities and 11.9% of women join sororities

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Enterprise program, Senior Design, Undergraduate Expo, Winter Carnival, broomball, k-day, Parade of Nations, Homecoming.

Majors

  • 77 undergraduate programs and 59 graduate programs
  • Most popular majors: 85.3% science and engineering; 7.5% business, management, marketing and related support services; 6.7% liberal arts; 0.5% education
  • Degrees Available: Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate
  • Special Academic Programs: Enterprise Program, co-ops/internships, dual enrollment, English as a second language, exchange program, secondary teacher certification, online learning

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Spring, Summer semesters

Housing

  • 3 co-ed residence halls: Wadsworth Hall; Douglass Houghton Hall; McNair Hall. All have wireless Internet zones, game rooms, computer labs, lounges and laundry facilities. Apartments available for married students

Libraries

  • 1 library, 794, 979 bound volumes, 8,798 periodicals, 550,766 microforms, 7,043 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:45 a.m.- midnight; Fri., 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-midnight. Reading room open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Wireless Access

  • Wireless available in most areas

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state, full-time: $11,348; $350 per credit hour
  • Out-of-state, full-time: $23,618; $759 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $847.50
  • Room and board: $8,121
  • Books and supplies: $1,200

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: Application for admission, FAFSA, federal income tax return with tax schedules, W-2 forms
  • Types of aid available: Scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, specialized aid
  • 95% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: Information not available
  • Call 888-688-1885 or visit www.finaid.mtu.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: No
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.5
  • Average SAT score: 1770
  • Average ACT score: 25.61
  • Documents required: Application for admission, ACT or SAT score, official high school transcripts
  • Materials recommended: Class rank, high school classes with grades
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Application for admission, official transcripts from high school and each college attended, good standing at previous colleges attended

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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