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Montana State University

Also known as: MSU

📍 Bozeman, Montana🏛️ Urban Setting👥 14,451 Undergrads🔗 www.montana.edu

Overview

Montana State University is a large public research university in Bozeman, Montana. It enrolls about 14,451 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 82%. Graduates earn a median of $53,263 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

82%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,183

540–645

Net Price

$22,499

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

57%

Retention

79%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$53,263

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

82.1%

SAT Average

1,183

ACT Composite

21–27

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 645 (mid 50%)800

Math

200525 – 640 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 27 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,460

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$33,287

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,905

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,499

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$17,797
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,570
$48,001 – $75,000	$21,977
$75,001 – $110,000	$24,732
$110,001 +	$25,905

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

31.4%

Academics & Programs

Montana State University offers programs across 29 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

14.2%

Health Professions

13.2%

Engineering

12.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.5%

Psychology

5.0%

Family & Consumer Sciences

4.7%

Social Sciences

4.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

57%

On-Time (4yr)

37%

Retention (FT)

79%

% Earning >$25K

74%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,757

8 years

$48,622

10 years

$53,263

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

46.2%

White

59.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

83.4%

Black or African American

0.6%

Asian

1.0%

Hispanic / Latino

6.6%

Two or more races

5.5%

International

0.8%

Gender

Women

46.5%

Men

53.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montana State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 82%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1183.

How much does Montana State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,460, and out-of-state is $33,287. Average net price after financial aid is $22,499.

What is Montana State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Engineering.

What's the graduation rate at Montana State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and 79% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.