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#13 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaMichigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $14,182 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,990 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#7 of 177
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#27 of 682
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#13 of 292
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#32 of 681
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#39 of 598
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#51 of 690
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- Best colleges for nursing in America#140 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#150 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#120 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#244 of 1,563
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#202 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#127 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#267 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#352 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#253 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#270 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#308 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#266 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#145 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#265 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#270 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#247 of 1,063
In Michigan
- Best value colleges in Michigan#2 of 20
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Michigan#2 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Michigan#2 of 20
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Michigan#2 of 19
- Best colleges for marketing in Michigan#4 of 29
- Best colleges for finance in Michigan#4 of 28
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- Best colleges for accounting in Michigan#5 of 35
- Best colleges for computer science in Michigan#3 of 20
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Michigan#3 of 20
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Michigan#6 of 36
- Best colleges for psychology in Michigan#7 of 36
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Michigan#2 of 10
- Best colleges for business in Michigan#8 of 40
- Best colleges in Michigan#9 of 44
- Best colleges for engineering in Michigan#6 of 29
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Michigan#6 of 28
- Best colleges for nursing in Michigan#6 of 28
- Best test-optional colleges in Michigan#9 of 40
- Best colleges for history in Michigan#7 of 31
- Best mid-size colleges in Michigan#3 of 13
- Best colleges for English in Michigan#7 of 30
- Best colleges for mathematics in Michigan#7 of 30
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Michigan#5 of 21
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Michigan#8 of 33
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Michigan#5 of 20
- Best colleges for music in Michigan#7 of 28
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Michigan#11 of 44
- Best colleges for chemistry in Michigan#8 of 30
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,258 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,828
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $34,152 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 5,892 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 71% · Women 29% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| Total students | 7,313 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $14,182 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $34,152 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,990 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 68% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 64% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 63% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 80% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $78,198 |
| Admission rate | 92% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Early action deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 1 |
| Admission College website | Rolling admission |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $800 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1258 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570–680 |
| SAT math | 560–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 7% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Information technology | |
| Materials Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering technology | |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Mathematics | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Forestry | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Business administration, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, Electrical engineering technology, Electromechanical technology, Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, English, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Finance, Geology and earth science, History, Human Biology, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Nursing, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Physics, Psychology, Public relations, Social sciences, Sociology, Statistics, Surveying Engineering, Sustainability Studies, Theatre, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Business | |
| Natural resources | |
| Engineering technologies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,050 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 5%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 87%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $22,751IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 55% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (SAW)About 76 miles away |
| Town population | 8,474Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | St. PaulAbout 265 miles away |
| Typical weather | 16°F in January · 65°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hancock Houghton Co Airport, MI, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.14 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.07 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Michigan Technological University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 19% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Michigan Technological University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $14,182 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Michigan Technological University?
- Michigan Technological University admitted 92% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Michigan Technological University’s graduates do?
- 68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $78,198; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,990.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 171128
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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