Michigan Tech Information
Located in Houghton, Michigan Technological University, also referred to as Michigan Tech, opened its doors in 1885 as a university that trained mining engineers. The university now offers academic programs geared toward students majoring in science, liberal arts and education. As of 2010, approximately 7,000 students attended classes at Michigan Tech, and the university maintained a ratio of 11 students for every faculty member.
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Academic Programs
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Michigan Tech offers undergraduate bachelor’s degree programs with majors in areas like anthropology, construction management, industrial technology, sound design and wildlife ecology and management. Undergraduate students can minor in areas like aerospace studies, French, geological engineering, plant biotechnology and theater arts. Graduate programs include degree offerings in subjects like applied ecology, geophysics, mining engineering and applied natural resource economics. Michigan Technological University also offers certificate programs in areas like actuarial science, electric power engineering, industrial forestry and writing.
On-Campus Housing
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Students attending Michigan Tech may choose to live on campus in one of the university’s three residence halls. Douglass Houghton Hall, the original on-campus housing facility, features living space for up to 350 students. Students planning on majoring in computer science and related subjects have the option of living in McNair Hall, which features living space for up to 600 students. Students planning on majoring in forest resources, environmental science or the visual and performing arts have the option of living in Wadsworth Hall, which houses over 1,000 students.
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Student Activities
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Michigan Tech students have the option of participating in university-sponsored organizations and activities. Clubs and organizations open to student participation include Alpha Phi Omega, the chess club, the grappling/martial arts club, the medievalist club and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Recreational sports participation is available through clubs that participate in rugby, water polo, volleyball and sailing. University-sponsored athletic programs include basketball, Nordic skiing, tennis and track.
Tuition
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In-state students attending Michigan Technological University during the 2010 through 2011 academic year who were enrolled in 15 hours worth of academic courses each semester paid $12,017 in tuition fees, and non-residents taking 15 credit hours each semester paid $24,527 in tuition fees. Michigan tech reported the average cost for room and board for both in-state residents and out-of-state residents totaled $8,462 for two semesters, while the estimated cost for textbooks and school supplies equaled $1,200 for both semesters.
Financial Assistance
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Michigan Technological University accepts federally funded educational grants and loans. The university also offers a merit-based scholarship program that disburses financial aid. Students who submit their enrollment applications on or before January 15 for the following academic year automatically receive consideration for merit-based financial awards.
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