Michigan Tech University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Michigan Technological University is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 74%. One of  Michigans 15 public universities, Michigan Tech was originally founded as the Michigan Mining School in 1885. Located in Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Tech is a doctorate-granting institution offering 120 degree programs in seven colleges and schools. Programs in engineering, business, and computer science are the most popular among undergraduates. On the athletic front, the Michigan Tech Huskies compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II  Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference  (mens hockey competes in the Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association). Considering applying to Michigan Tech University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Michigan Tech University had an acceptance rate of 74%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 74 students were admitted, making Michigan Techs admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 5,838 Percent Admitted 74% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 29% SAT Scores and Requirements Michigan Tech requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 78% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 580 670 Math 590 690 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Michigan Techs admitted students fall within the  top 35% nationally  on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Michigan Tech University scored between 580 and 670, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 670. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 590 and 690, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% scored above 690. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1360 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Michigan Tech University. Requirements Michigan Tech University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Michigan Tech does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score from a single test date will be considered ACT Scores and Requirements Michigan Tech requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 43% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 23 30 Math 25 30 Composite 24 30 This admissions data tells us that most of Michigan Techs admitted students fall within the  top 26% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Michigan Tech received a composite ACT score between 24 and 30, while 25% scored above 30 and 25% scored below 24. Requirements Note that Michigan Tech does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Michigan Tech University does not require the optional ACT writing section. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA of Michigan Tech Universitys incoming freshmen class was 3.8. This data suggests that most successful applicants to Michigan Tech have primarily A grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Michigan Tech University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Michigan Tech University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Michigan Tech University, which accepts just under three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process with above average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Admission requirements  vary by major and include recommended grades and scores. The university does not require an application essay or letters of recommendation. The rigor of your high school courses  does matter, and AP, IB and Honors courses can strengthen your application. Note that programs in Audio Production and Technology, Sound Design, Theater and Electronic Media Performance, and Theater and Entertainment Technology have additional application materials. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students who were admitted to Michigan Tech University. Most had SAT scores (ERWM) of 1050 or higher, an ACT composite of 21 or higher, and a high school average of a B or better. Grades and test scores above these lower ranges will improve your chances, and you can see that many admitted students had grades in the A range. If You Like Michigan Tech University, You May Also Like These Schools Purdue UniversityUniversity of MichiganWayne State UniversityFerris State UniversityOakland UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonIllinois Institute of TechnologyMichigan State UniversityCentral Michigan University All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Michigan Tech University Undergraduate Admissions Office.