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Michigan Technological University
Admissions

Interested in attending Michigan Technological University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Michigan Technological University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.76
Average High School GPA
1228
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Michigan Technological University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Michigan Tech accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,359 people applied and 8,853 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3099 / 3663 (85%)
Men
5754 / 6696 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Michigan Technological University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Michigan Technological University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Michigan Technological University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Michigan Tech considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Michigan Technological University?

3.76
Average High School GPA
1228
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Michigan Technological University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.76. 35% of freshmen who attended Michigan Tech were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 64% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
40%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

71%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

20%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
614
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
Verbal Mean
614
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1228
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Michigan Technological University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 15
Application notification
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