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Michigan Tech Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

28% 4-Year Graduation Rate
66% 6-Year Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate

Michigan Technological University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Michigan Tech first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Michigan Tech retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Michigan Tech Retention Rate

86% Freshmen Retention Rate
Good Retention Rate

Freshmen retention rate refers to the percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year.

With 86% students making it past their freshmen year, Michigan Tech has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Michigan, the average is 70.80%.

Michigan Tech Retention  86 out of 100
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Michigan Retention  71 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Michigan Tech86%
Nationwide70.57%
Michigan70.80%

Michigan Tech Graduation Rates

66% 6-Year Graduation Rate
21.01% Transfer Rate
9.17% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 970 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

28% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 66% in six years, and 69% in eight years.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Michigan Tech graduation rate 66%.

The typical Michigan Tech student takes 4.66 years to complete their bachelor's degree.

Four Year Graduation Rate  34%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  66%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  69%
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Michigan Tech Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years49034%
Six Years97066%
Eight Years403%
Did Not Complete44931%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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Michigan Tech Drop Out Rate

Approximately 449 students or 31% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 449 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled61.3%
Transferred30768.4%
Dropped Out13429.8%

Michigan Tech Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native29%
Asian82%
Black / African-American63%
Hispanic71%
International74%
Multi-Ethnic64%
Unknown59%
White73%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

Some schools have mainly first-time, full-time students, while others cater to part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. For a variety of reasons first-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are usually more likely to graduate in four years.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Michigan Tech are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Comparing the graduation rates of specific cohorts shown below will be more revealing than the overall statistics shared above.

First-Time / Full-Time Michigan Tech Graduation Rates

80% First-Time, Full-Time
66% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Michigan Technological University represent 80% of the students in the class of 2015, and 80.10% of Michigan Tech bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 28%, first-time students in the Michigan Tech class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Michigan Tech graduation rate was 66%, and by the eight year mark, 69% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  66 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  69 out of 100
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Michigan Tech First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsMichigan TechNationwide
Four Years28%37.92%
Six Years66%46.43%
Eight Years69%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Michigan Tech Drop Out Rates

357 first-time / full-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled61.68%
Transferred25671.71%
Dropped Out9727.17%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

0% First-Time, Part-Time
50% 6-Year Grad Rate
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First-time / part-time students at Michigan Technological University represent 0.41% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 50%, first-time, part-time students in the Michigan Tech class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 50%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

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First-Time / Part-Time Michigan Tech Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsMichigan TechNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years50%21.59%
Eight Years50%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Michigan Tech Drop Out Rates

3 first-time / part-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred133.33%
Dropped Out266.67%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

18% Returning, Full-Time
67% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

266 Michigan Tech students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 18.21% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 67%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 69%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  67 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  69 out of 100
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Michigan Tech Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsMichigan TechNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years67%53.83%
Eight Years69%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Michigan Tech Drop Out Rates

83 non first-time / part-time students or 31% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled44.82%
Transferred4756.63%
Dropped Out3238.55%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

1% Returning, Part-Time
67% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

18 Michigan Tech students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 1.23% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 67%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 67%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  67 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  67 out of 100
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Michigan Tech Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsMichigan TechNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years67%36.03%
Eight Years67%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Michigan Tech Drop Out Rates

6 non first-time / part-time students or 33% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred350.00%
Dropped Out350.00%

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