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Michigan Technological University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1140 to 1340

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPA3.83

Acceptance Rate83.5%

Michigan Tech admits most applicants, so your score strategy should focus on scholarship eligibility, not just getting in. The Presidential Scholars Program starts at 1110 SAT or 22 ACT with a 3.0 GPA for $1,500 to $5,500, and since 71% submit SAT scores, aiming near 1340 is a smart target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Michigan Technological University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Michigan Technological University enrolls about 6,022 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Michigan Tech has an 89% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 68%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Houghton, MI

Undergrad Enrollment6,022

Freshman Retention89%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate68%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Michigan Technological University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Michigan Tech, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes to improve your superscore. Because the Presidential Scholars Program lists minimum scores of SAT 1110 or ACT 22 and the financial aid priority deadline is March 1, a December retake should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Michigan Tech, in-state tuition is $18,797 and out-of-state tuition is $42,662. With an average merit award of $11,594 and 50% of students receiving aid, scholarships can help reduce costs, especially for out-of-state students. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$18,797

Out-of-State Tuition$42,662

Room and Board$13,050

Average Merit Award$11,594

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid50%

Average Aid Package$27,778

Average Debt at Grad$38,019

Michigan Tech’s out-of-state tuition is $42,662, while in-state tuition is $18,797; room and board adds $13,050. About 50% of students receive aid, with an average package of $27,778. Merit awards average $11,594, and some scholarships begin at a 3.0 GPA or SAT 1110/ACT 22. Graduates leave with average debt of $38,019.