Michigan Tech University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Michigan Technological University is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 74%. One of Michigan's 15 public universities, Michigan Tech was originally founded as the Michigan Mining School in 1885. Located in Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Tech is a doctorate-granting institution offering 120 degree programs in seven colleges and schools. Programs in engineering, business, and computer science are the most popular among undergraduates. On the athletic front, the Michigan Tech Huskies compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (men's hockey competes in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association).

Considering applying to Michigan Tech University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Michigan Tech University had an acceptance rate of 74%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 74 students were admitted, making Michigan Tech's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Michigan Tech requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 81% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Michigan Tech's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Michigan Tech University scored between 580 and 680, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 680. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 690, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% scored above 690. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1370 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Michigan Tech University.

Requirements

Michigan Tech University does not require the optional SAT essay section. Note that Michigan Tech does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score from a single test date will be considered

ACT Scores and Requirements

Michigan Tech requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 41% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Michigan Tech's admitted students fall within the top 22% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Michigan Tech received a composite ACT score between 25 and 30, while 25% scored above 30 and 25% scored below 25.

Requirements

Note that Michigan Tech does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Michigan Tech University does not require the optional ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Michigan Tech University's incoming freshmen class was 3.78, and 59% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.75 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Michigan Tech have primarily A grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Michigan Tech University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Michigan Tech University, which accepts just under three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process with above average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Admission requirements vary by major and include recommended grades and scores. The university does not require an application essay or letters of recommendation. The rigor of your high school courses does matter, and AP, IB and Honors courses can strengthen your application. Note that programs in Audio Production and Technology, Sound Design, Theater and Electronic Media Performance, and Theater and Entertainment Technology have additional application materials.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students who were admitted to Michigan Tech University. Most had SAT scores (ERW+M) of 1050 or higher, an ACT composite of 21 or higher, and a high school average of a "B" or better. Grades and test scores above these lower ranges will improve your chances, and you can see that many admitted students had grades in the "A" range.

If You Like Michigan Tech University, You May Also Like These Schools

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Michigan Tech University Undergraduate Admissions Office.