Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, MTU's acceptance rate 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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th 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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,388 | 977 | 411 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,381 | 971 | 410 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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.
| 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) |