Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Houghton, MI · Remote town
Type	Public
Undergraduates	5,955
Acceptance rate	92%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1130–1350 · 71% submit
ACT (middle 50%)	24–31
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	69%
First-year retention	85%
Student–faculty ratio	13:1
Cost of attendance	$34,152 in-state · $58,017 out-of-state
Application fee	$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Apr 30, 2027

Most popular majors: Engineering, Computer science, Engineering tech, Business, Environment & natural resources.

Michigan Technological University campus map

Campus map of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI, showing Student Development Complex and John J MacInnes Student Ice Arena, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Michigan Technological University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Gates Tennis Center, Kearly Stadium, John J MacInnes Student Ice Arena, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, J R Van Pelt Library, Seaman Mineral Museum, Student Development Complex, Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall.

Around campus

Places to eat: Domino's, JJ's Wok and Grill, Rodeo Mexican Kitchen, Jimmy John's, Subway
Coffee: Biggby Coffee, Camp Coffee Houghton, Roy's Pasties & Bakery
Nightlife: Downtowner Bar & Grill, Small Craft
Shops: Keweenaw Gem and Gift, Keweenaw Consignment, Chikadees
Museums and culture: Cru Ministry House, From The Ground Farmers Market Houghton
Groceries: Jim's Foodmart, Krist
Parks: Garnet Street Park, Mason Nature Area, East Houghton Waterfront Park, Central Houghton Greenspace Park, Dee Stadium

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