First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: mtu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Michigan Technological University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | May enroll in MA 1161 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | May enroll in MA 3160; credit for MA 1160 and MA…May enroll in MA 3160; credit for MA 1160 and MA 2160 (8 credits) awarded upon earning a grade of "C" or higher in MA 3160 | |
| Biology | 3 | BL 1400, BL 1410 for 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 1150, 1151, 1153 for 5 credits | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PH 1110, 1111 for 4 credits | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1121 for 3 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECA for 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECA for 3 credits |
Show all 12 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | May enroll in MA 1161 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | May enroll in MA 2160, credit for MA 1160 (4…May enroll in MA 2160, credit for MA 1160 (4 credits) awarded upon earning a grade of "C" or higher in MA 2160 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 1160 for 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | May enroll in MA 3160; credit for MA 1160 and MA…May enroll in MA 3160; credit for MA 1160 and MA 2160 (8 credits) awarded upon earning a grade of "C" or higher in MA 3160 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 1160 and MA 2160 for 8 credits | |
| Biology | 3 | BL 1400, BL 1410 for 4 credits | |
| Biology | 5 | BL 1100, BL 1110, BL 1200, BL 1210 for 8 credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 1150, 1151, 1153 for 5 credits | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 1150, 1151, 1153, 1160, 1161, 1163 for 10 credits | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PH 1110, 1111 for 4 credits | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1121 for 3 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECA for 3 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECA for 3 credits* | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECA for 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECA for 3 credits* | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PH 1200, 1210 for 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 1100, 2100 for 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 1160, 1161 for 5 credits | |
| Physics C—Elec. and Mag. (for all other majors) | 2 | May enroll in MA 1032 | |
| Physics C—Elec. and Mag. (for all other majors) | 4 | HU 3291, 3292, and 3293 for 9 credits upon…HU 3291, 3292, and 3293 for 9 credits upon successful completion of HU 3294, 3295, or 3296 ‡ | |
| Physics C—Elec. and Mag. (for all other majors) | 4 | PH 1200, 2200 for 4 credits | |
| Physics C—Elec. and Mag. (for physics majors) | 4 | PH 2260, 2261 for 5 credits |
Source: mtu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 175 |
| Chemical Engineering | 78 |
| Computer Science | 76 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 47 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 47 |
| Computer Engineering | 41 |
Show the other 54 majors
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 26 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 24 |
| Forestry | 23 |
| Materials Engineering | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management | 23 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 20 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 15 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 14 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 14 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Surveying Engineering | 13 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 12 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Human Biology | 12 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Construction Management | 11 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Sustainability Studies | 9 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 9 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Sound Arts | 7 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 6 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Communication | 6 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Engineering | 4 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Statistics | 2 |
| Computational Biology | 2 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Skiing, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Houghton, MI
40,202 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Houghton County Memorial (CMX)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 3.0 of 20
Elevation
693 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
10°F
July high
75°F
Annual snowfall
207.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
2 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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