Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan · Public
Michigan Technological University admitted 86% of 10,359 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Michigan Technological University
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Application deadlines
Michigan Technological University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 30, 2027
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants), and Michigan Technological University doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Michigan Technological University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Michigan Technological University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Michigan Technological University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.86 GPA. 34% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,758 in-state and $57,706 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,928 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Michigan Technological University’s acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University admitted 86% of applicants: 8,853 of 10,359 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Michigan Technological University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due April 30, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1330, with a median around 1230. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Michigan Technological University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Michigan Technological University doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Does Michigan Technological University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Michigan Technological University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 150 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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