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Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech)
- 1400 Townsend Drive
- Houghton, MI 49931
- OPEID College Code: 00229200
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- General Phone: (906) 487-1885
- President: Glenn Mroz
- Website: www.mtu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,744
- College Alias: Michigan Tech
- College Mascot: Huskies
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.mtu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,868 | 934 | 3,802 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,334 (81%) | 781 (84%) | 3,115 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 885 (38%) | 284 (36%) | 1,169 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 172 | 15% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,106 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Michigan Tech Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 23% | 60% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,762 | $3,963 | $2,162 | $4,284 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 9 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,162 | 1,050 | 925 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,829 | $8,910 | $8,194 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,589 | $20,679 | $19,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,315 | $6,840 | $6,375 |
| Other Expenses | $1,736 | $1,763 | $1,763 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,880 | $18,513 | $17,332 |
| Out of State | $31,640 | $30,282 | $28,522 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,829 | $9,910 | $9,194 |
| Out of State | $22,589 | $21,679 | $20,384 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,829 | $9,910 | $9,194 |
| Out of State | $22,589 | $21,679 | $20,384 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,744 Undergraduate: 5,832 Graduate: 912
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,093 Female: 1,651
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,490 Female: 1,342
- Graduate Gender Male: 603 Female: 309
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,942 Part-Time: 802
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,310 Part-Time: 522
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 632 Part-Time: 280
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 652 | 10% |
| American Indian | 62 | 0.9% |
| Black | 123 | 2% |
| Asian | 72 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1% |
| White | 5,379 | 80% |
| Unknown | 378 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 141 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,147 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,158 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,328 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 504 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 184 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 104 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 112 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 62 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,653 | 1,252 | 401 |
| Faculty Status | 511 | 440 | 71 |
| Tenured Faculty | 245 | 240 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 433 | - | 433 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 555 | 474 | 81 |
| Primarily Instruction | 93 | 54 | 39 |
| Primarily Research | 133 | 107 | 26 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 70 | 70 | - |
| Other Professionals | 374 | 348 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 654 | 360 | 294 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 212 | 159 | 53 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 248 | 135 | 113 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,199 (367) | $73,710 (268) | $64,400 (99) |
| Professor | $89,070 (94) | $90,716 (78) | $81,044 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $71,890 (115) | $72,796 (85) | $69,325 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,069 (104) | $66,159 (77) | $65,813 (27) |
| Instructor | $47,405 (18) | $48,334 (10) | $46,245 (8) |
| Lecturer | $49,040 (36) | $50,731 (18) | $47,348 (18) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,199 (367) | $73,710 (268) | $64,400 (99) |
| Professor | $89,070 (94) | $90,716 (78) | $81,044 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $71,890 (115) | $72,796 (85) | $69,325 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,069 (104) | $66,159 (77) | $65,813 (27) |
| Instructor | $47,405 (18) | $48,334 (10) | $46,245 (8) |
| Lecturer | $49,040 (36) | $50,731 (18) | $47,348 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,240,111 | $1,524,931 | $715,180 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 380 | 271 | 109 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 301 | 227 | 74 |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 145 | 94 | 51 |
| Football | 104 | 104 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 26 | 26 | - |
| Skiing | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $75,585 | $38,609 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $23,592 | $11,139 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 25 | 13 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Skiing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 86% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 77% |
| White | 64% |
| Unknown | 65% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 18 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 1 |
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