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Michigan Technological University
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Houghton, MI
  • 960 reviews
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    Michigan Technological University Academics

    Michigan Tech Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    70%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    84%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    57%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $10,226
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      No
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      46%
    • 20-39
      31%
    • 40-99
      20%
    • 100+
      3%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Mechanical Engineering
      265 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      110 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      93 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      81 Graduates
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      53 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      51 Graduates
    • Computer Hardware Engineering
      45 Graduates
    • Engineering
      43 Graduates
    • Environmental Engineering
      41 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      34 Graduates
    92%
    of students say they attend class.38 responses

    Michigan Tech Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Female Professors
    31%
    Male Professors
    69%
    Average Professor Salary
    $119,148
    Poll
    42%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.38 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      1%
    • Asian American
      17%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      65%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.68 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.68 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.68 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.68 responses
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