by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,640 undergraduates in 2020, Michigan Tech is a public university located in Houghton, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Michigan Tech offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Michigan Tech can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Michigan Tech Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Michigan Tech. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Michigan Tech Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Michigan Tech does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Michigan Tech Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Michigan Tech for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Michigan Tech does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Michigan Tech offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,640 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,294 (93.9%). Part-time attendance was 346 (6.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,294 | 346 | 5,640 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Michigan Tech is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Michigan Tech #2452 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Michigan Tech by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Michigan Tech Diversity Guide.
Michigan Tech has a total of 458 student athletes, 310 men and 148 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $7,411,236 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $7,411,236 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Michigan Technological University Athletics
