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Michigan Technological University

Introduction

Commonly referred to as MTU, Michigan Tech, or simply Tech; Michigan Technological University is a public research University located in Houghton, Michigan. It was originally founded in 1885 as the first post-secondary institution to train mining engineers to operate the local copper mines. After a few name and status changes, the institute was finally renamed as Michigan Technological University under the presidency of J. Robert Van Pelt. The main campus is spread across an area of over 920 acres.

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Information Summary

Ranks 7th in Michigan and 194th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 92.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $29,969
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 30 / 1360
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 16 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 84% / 57%
Enrollment Total (all students) 7,172

Academics

Michigan Tech is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission. The institute also has several discipline based accreditations from agencies such as Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), and AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

MTU offers more than 130 degree programs in diverse areas of study. The institute is known for its academic excellence in computing, business, engineering, natural and physical sciences, economics, technology, environmental studies, arts, humanities, and social sciences. The students can also earn diverse certificate programs such as Advanced Electric Power Engineering, International Sustainable Development Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, Mine Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Water Resources Systems, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Hybrid Electric Drive Vehicle Engineering, and many others.

Michigan Tech also has a research department. The sponsored program area supports the strategic research and education goals of the university by helping faculty, staff, and students in the development of research, education, outreach, and fellowship proposals. The proposal development staff helps to develop and submit the complex and interdisciplinary work with students to develop competitive fellowship proposals. It is comprised of comprehensive training and meetings to assist with finding funding, collaboration, proposal writing, and creating competitive proposals.

Schools and Colleges:

Michigan Tech is composed of the following academic schools and colleges: The College of Engineering; The College of Sciences and Arts; The School of Business and Economics; The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science; and The School of Technology.

MTU Online:

Michigan Tech offers online education for the students who are unable to attend a traditional college. Such students can benefit from the online courses and earn an entire degree or certificate without having to attend traditional classes. MTU offers a variety of additional assistance to allow online students access the library, classes and other important materials through the Internet.

Some of the online programs offered are MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering; Tech MBA Online; Master of Science in Integrated Geospatial Technology; Certificate in Advanced Electric Power; Certificate in Electric Power Engineering; and Physics Classes Online.

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Admissions

Freshman students seeking admission to Michigan Tech must send their completed application form along with official high school and/or college transcripts and their official ACT or SAT test scores to the university. Letters of recommendation or separate scholarship applications are not required. Getting a transfer to MTU is also fairly easy. Transfer applicants must be sure to send official copies of their transcripts from all previously attended institutes.

International students are encouraged to apply for admission. Students from non-English speaking backgrounds must take a test to provide a proof of their proficiency in the English language. MTU offers a variety of support services for the international exchange programs and partnerships.

Financial Aid

Michigan Tech offers financial aid to help needy and deserving students pay for their college education. The types of financial aid available at Michigan Tech include grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. All students seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Grants and scholarships are like gifts that do not require any repayment. Some of the grants offered at MTU are Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, and University Student Award.

Students can also apply for the federal and state scholarships available at Michigan Tech. Some of them are Leading Scholars, Noyce Scholarship, Presidential Scholars (PSP), Michigan Alumni Legacy (MALA), Summer Youth Diversity (SYDIA), Michigan Tech Transfer Scholarship (MTTS), Michigan Technological University Merit (NMS), Wade McCree, Diversity Incentive Awards, National Scholars (NSP), and Michigan Tech Transfer Scholarship.

Michigan Tech also offers loan programs to help students pay for college; however, this type of financial aid must be returned with interest. The type of loans offered to eligible MTU students are federal direct Stafford loans, federal Perkins loans, TECHAID student loans, federal direct PLUS parent loans, federal direct PLUS graduate loans, and alternative loans. The university also offers student employment programs that enable students to take part-time jobs to pay for college while gaining work experience at the same time.

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Students

Michigan Tech boasts an active and vibrant student life. The university offers a variety of activities and events for the students to participate and enjoy. The campus offers the perfect platform for students to come together, make lifelong friendships, and undergo an overall personality development. Some of the diverse activities that the MTU students enjoy include biking, hiking, paddling, camping, golf and much more.

Student Organizations:

The students can also join any of the student organizations, which include Alpha Phi Omega, Film Board, Student Entertainment Board, WMTU—University Radio, and Student Local Resource Guide. Greek life also has a strong presence on the campus. There are several sororities and fraternities including Sigma Tau Gamma (Sig Tau’s), Sigma Rho, Epsilon Pi Tau – Delta Zeta Chapter, Beta Sigma Theta (Bet Sigs), and Alpha Delta Alpha.

The campus is a hub of cultural experiences. It is home to the Department of Visual and Performing Arts; Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts; Seaman Mineral Museum; and several other cultural resources.

Campus Facilities:

Michigan Tech offers housing facilities for students wanting to live on campus. The department of residence life is committed to maintain a safe, comfortable housing atmosphere that values friendship and academic success. The residence halls and apartments are well furnished and equipped with all the modern amenities for the convenience of the students.

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Athletics

Michigan Tech’s athletic department sponsors athletic teams in diverse sports including basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey, nordic skiing, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Huskies. Michigan Tech competes in the NCAA’s Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference; and the men’s hockey team competes in Division I as a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

Traditions

K-Day is a very old, fall-semester tradition which introduces students into the academic year with live music, food, and physical activity. If the weather permits, student organizations arrange booths at the McLain State Park.

Football Homecoming allows the students to exhibit their spirit through various activities such as a bonfire, pep rally, cookout, powder-puff football, community service projects, cardboard boat races, a parade, and more.

Winter Carnival is another popular tradition at Michigan Tech, which registers over 200 inches of snow in a season. The three-day event includes snow-statue-building, snow volleyball, ice bowling, cross-country ski races, ice fishing, a stage revue, fireworks, and the Sno-ball dance.

Alumni

Prominent Michigan Tech alumni include:

  • David House, former Vice President of Intel
  • Davis Payne, head coach of the St. Louis Blues
  • Donald Shell, creator of the Shell sort
  • Melvin Calvin, Nobel Laureate and discoverer of the Calvin Cycle
  • Kanwal Rekhi, businessman and entrepreneurship promoter in the Silicon Valley
  • John Vartan, businessman and philanthropist

Bibliography

  • Michigan Technological University. 2011.
  • Michigan Technological University. General Books LLC, 2010. Print.

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