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Campus Location1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
USA
Main Tel: (906) 487-1885
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Michigan Technological University HighlightsWhere Michigan Technological University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, mathematics, engineering technician, conservation and resource management, computer science and engineering, and science.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 966 | 47 | | Master | 184 | 27 | | Doctorale | 65 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 35 | 11 | | Associate | 26 | 6 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Michigan Technological University was 6,744 in 2007 (6,254 full-time equivalent). About 76% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 24% of the class. Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,829 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,589 | | Room | $ 3,843 | | Board | $ 3,472 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,736 |
Financial Aid: Michigan Technological University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 207 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 96 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 71 |
Housing and MealsMichigan Technological University provides on-campus housing for 2,936 of its 6,254 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Michigan Technological University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Michigan Technological University is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Michigan Technological University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 132 male students received the aid (men were 71% of those receiving aid) and 53 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 29% of students receiving such aid) .
Michigan Technological University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 81% | | Women | 84% | | All | 82% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 500-630 | | Math | 560-670 |
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