Parents and Family

Michigan Tech’s emphasis on creating and sustaining a safe environment for students first drew national attention from a Reader’s Digest ranking as the safest campus in Michigan and third in the US. Ongoing cohesive planning and a culture of respect, empowerment, and education continue to foster our strong awareness, prevention, and response network.

• The 2024 Safest College Campuses poll ranks us the sixth safest college in Michigan based on a safe and healthy environment with little or no campus crime, drugs or alcohol use.
• Our inclusive Safety First Alert system provides rapid notifications via phone, text, or email in event of time-sensitive news or emergencies.

We are in Houghton, Michigan.

Our setting on the Keweenaw Peninsula provides a beautiful backdrop to a world-class education. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, and, with Hancock and the surrounding towns, has a combined population of approximately 15,000. However, with the Michigan Tech student population, it balloons to more than 22,000.

Houghton’s historical downtown features a unique blend of shops, eateries, museums, and brewpubs, while chain restaurants and major shopping outlets are a short car ride from campus. Recreational opportunities include our ski hill (lit for night skiing and snowboarding), golf course, and on-campus recreational forest and Tech Trails for cross country running, skiing, biking, and hiking. Nearby Lake Superior and inland lakes and streams offer more opportunities for relaxation.

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The Admissions Office is the place to go to plan a visit to campus.

Our Financial Aid Office does everything it can to help you pay for the great education you get here.