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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.68%	1,230

Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate is 93.68% for 2023 admission. A total of 7,893 students applied and 7,394 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MTU.

MTU's acceptance rate places 30th out of 47 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 27 at MTU. MTU's SAT score ranks 7th out of 27 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to MTU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Michigan Technological University is 93.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.77%. 4,746 men and 3,130 women applied to MTU and 4,428 men and 2,950 women students were accepted.

Among them, 977 men and 411 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MTU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MTU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,893	4,746	3,130	0	17
Admitted	7,394	4,428	2,950	0	16
Enrolled	1,388	977	411	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.68%	93.30%	94.25%	-	94.12%
Yield	18.77%	22.06%	13.93%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Michigan Technological University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 986 students (71% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 341 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MTU.

The median SAT score is 1,230 with 610 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 680 and 25^th percentile is 570 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at MTU. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at Michigan Technological University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at MTU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1130	1230	1350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	610	670
SAT Math	570	620	680
ACT Composite	24	27	31
ACT Math	25	27	30
ACT English	22	26	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Michigan Technological University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,388 first-year students enrolled in MTU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.50% and part-time students is 0.50%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 70.39% and women students is 29.61%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MTU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at MTU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,388	977	411
Full-time	1,381	971	410
Part-time	7	6	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MTU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Michigan Technological University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MTU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to MTU.

Admission Information for Applying to MTU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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