Michigan Technological University
Founded 1885
President Richard Koubek (President)
Fees USD 16,590
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) is a public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior. Enrolling 7,000 students, Michigan Tech is one of the top STEM-focused universities in the US, with exceptional career placement rates (nearly 100% within 6 months of graduation) at companies including Boeing, Ford, GM, SpaceX, and Lockheed Martin.
Schools and Colleges
- College of Engineering — Top-25 engineering school; exceptional career placement
- College of Sciences and Arts — Applied sciences and technology
- School of Business and Economics — AACSB-accredited business
- College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science — Top forestry and environmental programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~74% | In-State Tuition: ~$16,590