Michigan Technological University Acceptance Rate
Houghton, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,434
- Admitted
- 10,935
- Yield
- 13.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.5% in 2014–15 to 87.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,111 to 12,434 (+143%) over that period.
Its 87.9% rate makes Michigan Technological University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
Michigan Technological University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,111 | 3,859 | 75.5% | 1,199 |
| 2015–16 | 5,386 | 4,063 | 75.4% | 1,277 |
| 2016–17 | 5,589 | 4,272 | 76.4% | 1,381 |
| 2017–18 | 5,469 | 4,074 | 74.5% | 1,323 |
| 2018–19 | 5,838 | 4,313 | 73.9% | 1,245 |
| 2019–20 | 5,978 | 4,442 | 74.3% | 1,301 |
| 2020–21 | 7,476 | 5,260 | 70.4% | 1,201 |
| 2021–22 | 8,041 | 6,895 | 85.7% | 1,479 |
| 2022–23 | 7,893 | 7,394 | 93.7% | 1,388 |
| 2023–24 | 12,434 | 10,935 | 87.9% | 1,463 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,788 | 4,261 | 89% |
| Men | 7,609 | 6,646 | 87.3% |
| Unknown | 37 | 28 | 75.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 68% |
| SAT Math | 560–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 21% |
How Michigan Technological University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate?
Michigan Technological University's acceptance rate is 87.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,935 admitted of 12,434 applicants).
Is Michigan Technological University test optional?
Michigan Technological University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University received 12,434 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,935.
What SAT score do you need for Michigan Technological University?
Admitted students at Michigan Technological University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Michigan Technological University getting harder to get into?
Michigan Technological University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.5% in 2014–15 to 87.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mtu.edu/.