Michigan Technological University

Overview

A public research university specializing in engineering, technology, and sciences with general education supporting STEM literacy and communication.

Location: Houghton, Houghton County, MI
Founded: 1885
Sector: Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: 171128

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Michigan Technological University — 32 total credits (26 lower / 6 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Michigan Technological University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate: 28%

Primary transfer partners

Michigan community colleges
In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

7,200

↓ 116 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	6,736	4,850	1,886	4,850
2021	6,852	4,933	1,919	4,933
2022	6,968	5,017	1,951	5,017
2023	7,084	5,100	1,984	5,100
2024	7,200	5,184	2,016	5,184

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 54%
6-year graduation rate: 62%
Data source: ipeds