Michigan Technological University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #553 United States of America #157

Campus of Michigan Technological University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1885
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,074 students
Faculty: 1 519
Endowment: $147.6M
Website: https://www.mtu.edu/

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Michigan Technological University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1885. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 7,074 students, an endowment of $147.6M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #901 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #553 · Ranked	83,44

Research Output via OpenAlex

365

h-index

1,553,801

Citations

28,864

Publications

25,220

i10-index

2,82

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michigan Technological University's global ranking?

Michigan Technological University is ranked #553 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #157 position.

When was Michigan Technological University founded?

Michigan Technological University was founded in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Michigan Technological University?

Michigan Technological University has a student body of approximately 7,074 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Michigan Technological University's research output?

Michigan Technological University has produced 28,864 research publications with 1,553,801 total citations and an h-index of 365, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Michigan Technological University's endowment?

Michigan Technological University has an endowment of approximately $147.6M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.