Michigan Technological University Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.94%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.38%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,388
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,893 students have applied and 7,394 students have allowed to admit to Michigan Technological University (Acceptance rate: 93.68%). MTU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.77 % where 1,388 students have finally enrolled out of 7,394 admitted students.
MTU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mississippi State University and Illinois State University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.30%).
MTU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.45%).
How to Apply to Michigan Technological University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MTU. MTU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/financial/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mtu.edu/bot/governance/policies/chapter7/sections/7.01-7.05.html#residency |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.mtu.edu/success/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MTU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Michigan Technological University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Michigan Technological University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,174). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 1,220 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,174 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Michigan Technological University, 986 students submitted SAT scores (71% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 620 | 680 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,230 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Michigan Technological University, 341 students submitted ACT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| English | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
MTU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Michigan Technological University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |