Technical Colleges

Mountainland Technical College

Located in Utah County's tech corridor, MTECH offers cutting-edge programs in software development, cybersecurity, and the skilled trades.

Application Deadlines

Official 2026–2027 undergraduate deadlines from each institution's admissions page. Always reconfirm on the official site before applying.

TermPortal OpensPriorityRegularDecision
2026–2027Open year-round—Rolling — program-specific start datesOpen enrollment; apply anytime for the next available program cohort.

Test Scores & GPA

Test-OptionalOpen enrollment — no ACT/SAT required
ACT (middle 50%)
N/A
SAT (middle 50%)
N/A
Avg. HS GPA
N/A

Application Essays

No Essay Required for Admission

Mountainland Tech is open enrollment. No essay is required for admission or for institutional scholarships (aid is largely FAFSA-based).

Scholarships & Financial Aid

MTECH is one of Utah's most affordable options — free tuition for Utah high school juniors and seniors, low fees for adults.

High School Tuition Waiver

Automatic
Free tuition

Utah HS juniors and seniors

How to apply

Talk to your HS counselor to enroll in an MTECH program. Tuition is waived automatically — no application needed beyond enrollment.

Custom Fit Program

Competitive
Employer-covered training

Employer sponsorship

How to apply

Your employer contacts MTECH's Custom Fit office to arrange sponsored training. Employer submits the request.

Foundation Scholarships

Competitive
$500 – $2,000

Enrolled adult students; short application

Deadline: Rolling
How to apply

After enrolling, submit the MTECH Foundation Scholarship application on mtec.edu (short essay + statement of need). Awards issued each term.

More info: mtec.edu/tuition-fees

Letters of Recommendation

No Letters Required

Open enrollment — no letters of recommendation required. Some programs require an entrance assessment instead.

Honors / scholarships: MTECH scholarships are program-based and generally do not require letters of recommendation. Check with the Financial Aid office for specific donor scholarships that may request one.