#171 nationally · R1 · Michigan

Michigan Technological University research spending

Michigan Technological University spent $104M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #171 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Michigan.

$104Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#171of 297 nationally
#4 of 9in Michigan (3% of the state's listed total)
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Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
168University of Massachusetts-LowellMAR1$117M
169University of North TexasTXR1$107M
170Colorado School of MinesCOR1$104M
171Michigan Technological UniversityMIR1$104M
172Brandeis UniversityMAR1$104M
173University of MemphisTNR1$100M
174University of Nevada-Las Vegas MedNVR1$99M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Michigan Technological University run through its research office: https://www.mtu.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does Michigan Technological University spend on research?
Michigan Technological University reported $104M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Michigan Technological University rank nationally for research spending?
#171 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 9 in Michigan.
Is Michigan Technological University an R1 university?
Michigan Technological University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.