Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,008
Total Number of Undergrads
5,777
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
47%
20-39 Students
33%
40-99 Students
16%
100+ Students
2%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
54%
45%
Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
White
80%
Hispanic
1%
Unknown
5%

What Students Are Saying

it's a hard school, depending on your major of course but, there is no denying it so prepare yourself. people always say that the first year is the hardest but it isn't your first year will fly by and everything will be fine and dandy, but beware of the third year as you will be taking the same number of credit hours, but these classes will be very hard and all will require hours of hard work and you probably will not have time for all of it. this is where time management is key. in university one must make the decision of when to choose one class over another in order to prevail in both.
brianna from shelby township, mi
Academic rigor really depends on what major you're going in to. If you want to be an engineer, be prepared for long hours spent on homework and group projects. Non-engineering STEM majors can also be quite rigorous. If you want a good education but you can't handle the workload, look at Technology majors instead of the standard Engineering majors. Remember that learning centers are located all over campus and your instructor is always there to help.
Rebecca from Boyne City, MI
There are one or two freshman weed-out classes but professors are overall personally invested in the success of the class.
Tessa from Waunakee, WI
Some classes, primarily gen. ed., are super easy at Tech, but many of the core classes in the engineering disciplines become incredibly intense. This understandably varies by instructor, but overall the subject matter covered in a majority of courses is difficult in nature. The hardest part of many classes is the lack of actual instruction that many professors do. You will have several classes in which you need to teach yourself all of the material from the book.
Ronald from Alma, MI