List of United States technological universities
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Technological universities, institutes of technology, and polytechnic institutions are higher-education institutions whose missions have historically emphasized engineering, applied science, and technology-oriented professional education.[1] Technical institutes and polytechnic schools emerged in Europe in the late eighteenth century in connection with industrialization and the systematization of technological knowledge; early examples included the École Polytechnique in France, founded in 1794.[1]
In the United States, institutions using terms such as "institute of technology", "polytechnic institute", "polytechnic university", "school of mines", or "tech" have developed in several forms, including private research universities, public technological universities, specialized engineering schools, and applied-technology institutions. The expansion of engineering and engineering-technology education accelerated during and after World War II, when technical institutes and engineering-technology programs were promoted as part of a broader need for scientifically trained technical personnel.[2] This list includes United States universities and colleges that are commonly identified with technological, polytechnic, or engineering-focused higher education.
Institutions
| School | Location[3] | Founded | Type[3] | Enrollment[3] | Endowment (millions USD)[4] | Carnegie Classification[3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Institute of Technology | Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio | 1919 | Public | 860 | – | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, California | 1891 | Private not-for-profit | 2,209 | $4,317 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, California | 1901 | Public | 20,186 | $335.8 | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt | Arcata, California | 1913[a] | Public | 6,431 | $46.7 | Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs |
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, California | 1938 | Public | 23,966 | $203.8 | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, New York | 1896 | Private not-for-profit | 3,873 | $214 | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, Colorado | 1874 | Public | 5,962 | $463.3 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Colorado Technical University | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 1965 | Private for Profit | 25,794 | $0.1 | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, Florida | 1958 | Private not-for-profit | 6,393 | $112.6 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida | 2012 | Public | 1,427 | $5.25 | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering | Needham, Massachusetts | 1997 | Private not-for-profit | 402[5] | $421[6] | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, Georgia | 1885 | Public | 23,109 | $3,507 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, California | 1955 | Private not-for-profit | 1,215 | $499.7 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, Illinois | 1890 | Private not-for-profit | 7,898 | $0.235 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 1930 | Private not-for-profit | 7,192 | $165.9 | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Ames, Iowa | 1858 | Public | 34,435 | $1,915 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| Kettering University | Flint, Michigan | 1919 | Private non-profit | 2,327 | $0.085 | Master's Colleges and Universities |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, Michigan | 1932 | Private not-for-profit | 4,015 | $0.047 | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, Louisiana | 1894 | Public | 11,225 | – | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, Massachusetts | 1861 | Private not-for-profit | 11,319 | $27,366 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, Michigan | 1885 | Public | 7,099 | $184.15 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 1903 | Private not-for-profit | 2,729[7] | $100.5 | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, Missouri | 1870 | Public | 8,640 | – | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, Montana | 1900 | Public | 2,085 | $101.6 | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, New Jersey | 1881 | Public | 11,518 | $203.45 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, New Mexico | 1889 | Public | 2,127 | – | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, New York | 1955 | Private, not-for-profit | 7,872 | – | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls, Oregon | 1947 | Public | 4,260 | – | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico | Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1966 | Private not-for-profit | 4,439 | – | Master's Colleges & Universities |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, New York | 1824 | Private not-for-profit | 6,835 | $1,024 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Henrietta, New York | 1829 | Private not-for-profit | 16,310 | $1,463 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, Indiana | 1874 | Private not-for-profit | 2,388 | $324.1 | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City, South Dakota | 1885 | Public | 2,798 | – | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
| State University of New York Polytechnic Institute | Utica, New York | 1966 | Public | 2,856 | – | Master's Colleges and Universities |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, New Jersey | 1870 | Private not-for-profit | 6,125 | $387.7 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Tennessee | 1915 | Public | 10,180 | $120.45 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas | 1923 | Public | 35,158 | $3,069 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic | Menomonie, Wisconsin | 1891 | Public | 9,394 | $0.047 | Doctoral and Master's University: Moderate Research Activity |
| Utah Tech University | St. George, Utah | 1911 | Public | 12,266 | – | Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg, Virginia | 1872 | Public | 31,224 | $0.818 | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, Massachusetts | 1904 | Private not-for-profit | 3,965[8] | $0.150[9] | Master's Colleges & Universities: Smaller Programs |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, Massachusetts | 1865 | Private not-for-profit | 6,381 | $0.436 | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Notes
- Cal Poly Humboldt was renamed from Humboldt State University and established as a polytechnic university in 2022