School Information

31.0
Total Cost $17,468
Total Enrollment 12,348
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Montana State University

http://www.montana.edu/
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717
(406) 994-0211

Mission Statement * To provide a challenging and richly diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. * To provide an environment that promotes the exploration, discovery, and dissemination of new knowledge. * To provide a collegial environment for faculty and students in which discovery and learning are closely integrated and highly valued. * To serve the people and communities of Montana by sharing our expertise and collaborating with others to improve the lives and prosperity of Montanans. In accomplishing our mission, we remain committed to the wise stewardship of resources through ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Montana State University, 83.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,662), and 48% receive loans ($6,871 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,380.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Montana State University is $8,654 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Montana State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,988
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,651
Tuition Graduate in State $4,226
Tuition Graduate Out of State $12,909
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,468
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $29,131
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,245 people applied to Montana State University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 50.0% accepted (50.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 10,762 undergraduate students at Montana State University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 65.0% of the 1,586 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     61.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     46.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (888) MSU-CATS (678-2287) (406) 994-2452
Admissions Office Email admissions@montana.edu
Admissions Office Address Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.montana.edu/admissions/transfer.shtml
Admissions Website http://www.montana.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/appopts.html
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Montana State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Montana State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 75 10 4
Agricultural Business and Management, General 13
Agricultural Mechanization, General 4
Animal Sciences, General 35 0
Horticultural Science 18
Plant Sciences, General 3 2 3
Range Science and Management 2 8 1
Architecture and related services 76 50
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 50
Environmental Design/Architecture 76
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
American Indian/Native American Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 151 12 8
Biochemistry 1 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48 4 1
Biotechnology 11
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 64
Entomology 2
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 28 4 2
Molecular Biology 0 5
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 0
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 213 43
Accounting 43
Business/Commerce, General 213
Computer and information sciences and support services 25 5 0
Computer Science 25 5 0
Education 0 113 109 9
Agricultural Teacher Education 14 2
Education, General 0 0 69 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 77
Music Teacher Education 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4 38
Secondary Education and Teaching 8
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 7
Engineering 215 45 3
Chemical Engineering 34 4
Civil Engineering, General 56 9
Computer Engineering, General 13
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 21 17
Engineering, General 3
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
Industrial Engineering 18 6
Mechanical Engineering 73 7
Engineering technologies/technicians 83 4
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 56
Engineering/Industrial Management 4
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 27
English language and literature/letters 50 7
English Language and Literature, General 50 7
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 122 40
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 122 40
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 46
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 46
Health professions and related clinical sciences 179 13
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 179 13
History 48 7
History, General 48 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 56
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 56
Mathematics and statistics 28 18 3
Mathematics, General 26 16 3
Statistics, General 2 2 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 23 13 9
Environmental Science 7 0 3
Land Use Planning and Management/Development 3 5 0
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 7 6
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 6 2 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Philosophy 13
Physical sciences 71 23 9
Chemistry, General 19 1 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 35 14 1
Physics, General 17 8 5
Psychology 40 4
Psychology, General 40 4
Public administration and social service professions 8
Public Administration 8
Social sciences 102 7
Anthropology 6
Applied Economics 7
Economics, General 26
Political Science and Government, General 27
Sociology 43
Visual and performing arts 152 19
Art/Art Studies, General 64 2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 86 17
Music, General 2
 
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