ROTC at Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · public
Yes — Michigan Technological University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Michigan Technological University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedWreck Tech Battalion runs Army ROTC from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 1 cross-town school.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Michigan Technological University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Michigan Technological University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 18 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 38 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men82%
- White97%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women19%
- Men81%
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $19,123 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,988 |
| Average net price | $14,182 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Michigan Technological University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Michigan Technological University has 5,955 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Michigan Technological University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Michigan Technological University: FAQ
Does Michigan Technological University have ROTC?
Yes — Michigan Technological University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Michigan Technological University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Wreck Tech Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Michigan Technological University Air Force ROTC Det 400).
Is ROTC at Michigan Technological University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Michigan Technological University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Michigan Technological University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Michigan Technological University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mtu.edu
- Admissions
mtu.edu
- Apply
mtu.edu
- Financial aid
mtu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Houghton, MI 49931-1295
IPEDS UNITID: 171128
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