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BA Sound Design

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Notable Alumni

Steve Green — lead sound designer on What Remains of Edith Finch (2018 BAFTA Game of the Year winner), also worked on Psychonauts 2 with Double Fine Productions

Professional Development

Graduates hired by Feld Entertainment, Smart Monkeys, Eighth Day Sound, Ogunquit Playhouse, and more

Career paths include sound designer, foley artist, live sound engineer, recording engineer, and producer

Students attend AES national conference and USITT convention for professional networking

Facilities

Surround-sound mixing rooms for cinema, theatre, and gaming

5 dedicated sound labs with 24/7 access

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Walker Arts and Humanities Center

Computer lab with entertainment-dedicated software

Degree Flexibility

5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

One-of-a-kind program covering tools, techniques, theory, music composition, and full audio production spectrum

9 minors available to customize your degree

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$19,982

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,878

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,123

Before aid

Average net price

$14,182

After aid

Tuition · mtu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

Steve Green — lead sound designer on What Remains of Edith Finch (2018 BAFTA Game of the Year winner), also worked on Psychonauts 2 with Double Fine Productions

Professional Development

Graduates hired by Feld Entertainment, Smart Monkeys, Eighth Day Sound, Ogunquit Playhouse, and more

Career paths include sound designer, foley artist, live sound engineer, recording engineer, and producer

Students attend AES national conference and USITT convention for professional networking

Facilities

Surround-sound mixing rooms for cinema, theatre, and gaming

5 dedicated sound labs with 24/7 access

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Walker Arts and Humanities Center

Computer lab with entertainment-dedicated software

Degree Flexibility

5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

One-of-a-kind program covering tools, techniques, theory, music composition, and full audio production spectrum

9 minors available to customize your degree

Program Highlights

Notable Alumni

Steve Green — lead sound designer on What Remains of Edith Finch (2018 BAFTA Game of the Year winner), also worked on Psychonauts 2 with Double Fine Productions

Professional Development

Graduates hired by Feld Entertainment, Smart Monkeys, Eighth Day Sound, Ogunquit Playhouse, and more

Career paths include sound designer, foley artist, live sound engineer, recording engineer, and producer

Students attend AES national conference and USITT convention for professional networking

Facilities

Surround-sound mixing rooms for cinema, theatre, and gaming

5 dedicated sound labs with 24/7 access

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Walker Arts and Humanities Center

Computer lab with entertainment-dedicated software

Degree Flexibility

5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

One-of-a-kind program covering tools, techniques, theory, music composition, and full audio production spectrum

9 minors available to customize your degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

International Fee

$35

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Steps · mtu.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Essay Responses or Project Examples (Conditional)

Required only if Michigan Tech requests them based on the applicant's cumulative GPA

Project examples may include audio recordings, mixes, musical compositions, sketches, photographs, class projects, show photos, instrument recordings, or other relevant creative work

Watch email for details on how to submit portfolio materials

Vpa · mtu.edu

Good to Know

Program Requirements

Applicants with cumulative GPA below 3.35 may be asked to submit essay responses or examples of projects

Applicants with GPA of 3.35 or higher are not required to submit essay responses or project examples

Details are emailed to applicants after applying

Materials are submitted through the student application portal, separate from the admission application

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.83

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

Earnings

$78K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$19,982

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,878

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,123

Before aid

Average net price

$14,182

After aid

Tuition · mtu.edu College Scorecard

Notable Alumni

Steve Green — lead sound designer on What Remains of Edith Finch (2018 BAFTA Game of the Year winner), also worked on Psychonauts 2 with Double Fine Productions

Professional Development

Graduates hired by Feld Entertainment, Smart Monkeys, Eighth Day Sound, Ogunquit Playhouse, and more

Career paths include sound designer, foley artist, live sound engineer, recording engineer, and producer

Students attend AES national conference and USITT convention for professional networking

Facilities

Surround-sound mixing rooms for cinema, theatre, and gaming

5 dedicated sound labs with 24/7 access

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Walker Arts and Humanities Center

Computer lab with entertainment-dedicated software

Degree Flexibility

5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

One-of-a-kind program covering tools, techniques, theory, music composition, and full audio production spectrum

9 minors available to customize your degree

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM