Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Michigan Technological University, founded in 1855, is a public university. It offers a superb education and is situated in the natural beauty of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Famous for excellence in engineering education, the school's curricula also cover the sciences, business, forestry, technology and communications. Michigan Tech has one of the nation's largest enrollments in metallurgy and scientific and technical communication. Its 240-acre campus is located in Houghton, on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Web Site www.mtu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,662 Women 1,446 (25.5%) Men 4,216 (74.5%) Graduate Students 1,442 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 76% of 5,111 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.69 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 634 average 570-680 range of middle 50% 600 average 530-673 range of middle 50% 568 average 498-633 range of middle 50% 27 average 25-30 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,677 Out-of-state: $43,641 Tuition and Fees In-state: $14,286 Out-of-state: $30,250 Room and Board $9,857 Average Percent of Need Met 79% Average Freshman Award $14,870 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $36,041
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 410 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 11% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Houghton Population 7,650 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 94% of freshmen, 48% of all students NCAA Division II Husky 3% of women participate 6% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 85.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 25.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 94% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 8.0% 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.0% Asian 1.4% Black/African-American 1.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.6% White 2.8% Unknown 4.7% from 33 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 3 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 25 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 1400 Townsend Drive City, State, Zip Houghton, MI 49931 Phone (906) 487-2335 Fax (906) 487-3343 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification mtu4u@mtu.edu No No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling Not reported Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 76% of 5,111 applicants were admitted 76% of 1,510 applicants were admitted 75% of 3,601 applicants were admitted 1,508 (39%) of 3,859 admitted students enrolled 378 (33%) of 1,151 admitted students enrolled 1,130 (42%) of 2,708 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 21% Score of 600-700 48% Score of 500-600 30% Score of 400-500 1% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 17% Score of 600-700 35% Score of 500-600 33% Score of 400-500 14% Score of 300-400 1% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 6% Score of 600-700 40% Score of 500-600 29% Score of 400-500 21% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% 634 average 570-680 range of middle 50% 600 average 530-673 range of middle 50% 568 average 498-633 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.69 3.75 and Above 50% 3.50-3.74 22% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 9% 2.50-2.99 6% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 26% Score of 24-29 58% Score of 18-23 16% Score of 12-17 0% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 27 average 25-30 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 31% Top quarter: 65% Top half: 91% Bottom half: 9% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 3% Class President Student Gov. Officer Not reported Not reported
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,677 Out-of-state: $43,641 Tuition and Fees In-state: $14,286 Out-of-state: $30,250 Room and Board $9,857 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,334 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL mtu4u@mtu.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002292 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $14,870 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,100 (91.9%) of freshmen 825 (75.0%) of applicants 824 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 161 (19.5%) of aid recipients Received by 677 (82.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,317 Received by 660 (80.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,676 Received by 689 (83.6%) of aid recipients 317 (26.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,136 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 72% Average Award $13,900 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,157 (79.3%) of undergraduates 3,401 (64.9%) of applicants 3,382 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need 592 (17.5%) of aid recipients Received by 2,608 (77.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,198 Received by 2,902 (85.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,916 Received by 2,481 (73.4%) of aid recipients 1,280 (24.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,301
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 73% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $36,041 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 9.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Military Science, Business Number of Awards 51 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Military Science, Business Art/Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 12 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts Not reported Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 612 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported Not reported Children and Siblings of Alumni, Veterans, Veterans' Children Children and Siblings of Alumni, Veterans' Children, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $866
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Bioinformatics Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Chemical Engineering Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Civil Engineering, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer Software Engineering Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer Teacher Education Construction Management Earth Science Teacher Education Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Environmental Science Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Finance, General Forestry, General Geological/Geophysical Engineering Geology/Earth Science, General Geophysics and Seismology Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist History, General International and Intercultural Communication Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Materials Engineering Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Network and System Administration/Administrator Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Psychology, General Recording Arts Technology/Technician Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Social Science Teacher Education Social Sciences, General Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Surveying Engineering Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Technical and Scientific Communication Visual and Performing Arts, General Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering, Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences Engineering, forestry Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 410 Part-Time Faculty 43 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 87% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 26% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 11% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 857,877 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 880 Internet/E-mail Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Forestry, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering Master's Programs of Study Accounting Archaeology Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Cognitive Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Ecology Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Ergonomics and Human Factors Forestry Geographic Information Systems Geological Engineering Geology Geophysics Historic Preservation Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgy Mineral Economics Mineral/Mining Engineering Physics Plant Molecular Biology Rhetoric Science Education Technical Communication
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Archaeology Atmospheric Sciences Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Cognitive Sciences Computational Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Ecology Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Ergonomics and Human Factors Forestry Geological Engineering Geology Geophysics Historic Preservation Interdisciplinary Studies Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Metallurgical Engineering and Metallurgy Mineral/Mining Engineering Molecular Biology Physics Plant Molecular Biology Rhetoric Science Education Technical Communication
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Houghton Population 7,650 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small town Campus Map Nearest Airport 325 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee Campus Size 925 acres Nearest Bus Station Houghton Weather Nearest Train Station Temperature 3.3 average low in January, 70.9 average high in September Rain 142 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 52% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing 94% of freshmen, 48% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Husky Silver and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Ice Hockey x x Skiing (Cross-Country) x x x x Soccer x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports archery, badminton, cheerleading, crew, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), softball, swimming and diving, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, wrestling archery, badminton, baseball, cheerleading, crew, fencing, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, swimming and diving, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, riflery, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra 3% of women participate 6% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,662 Women 1,446 (25.5%) Men 4,216 (74.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,242 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 1,442 Yes 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.0% Asian 1.4% Black/African-American 1.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.6% White 2.8% Unknown 4.7% from 33 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 85.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 25.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 58.4% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 64.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 94% Average Starting Salary $57,889 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 8.0% Disciplines Pursued Not reported COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016