Michigan Tech’s student enrollment rises — again 

What’s happening: For the second consecutive year, Michigan Technological University welcomed more than 7,400 students, the most the university has seen since the early 1980s. Some 1,601 new first-year and transfer students — up 6 percent from last year — enrolled for fall classes, university officials said. The fall class also boasts the hghest average incoming GPA in university history (3.86).

Which programs: University said most of Michigan Tech’s most prominent programs saw double-digit percentage increases in enrollment, including electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and forestry. The new aerospace engineering degree program welcomed 61 incoming first-year students, a testament to Michigan Tech’s continued relevance in the fields where today’s students and tomorrow’s industries intersect.

What’s behind the growth: Michigan Tech’s steady enrollment growth stems from the Campus Master Plan adopted in 2022, which sets a deliberate course of expansion to ensure the University continues to offer high-quality education while strategically enhancing campus resources. By pursuing purposeful growth, Tech is drawing talented students from across the nation and the globe — all while preserving the close-knit community and personalized education that define the Husky experience.

What they’re saying: “This year’s incoming class will be the first to participate in our new Essential Education program, an innovative general education curriculum that builds a 21st century skill set crucial for our students to become leaders who can respond to the increasingly frequent technological changes impacting our economy and society,” said Rick Koubek, Michigan Tech president.