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Montana State University

Montana State University is a large, public institution located in Bozeman, mt. Founded in 1893, Montana State University offers undergraduate degrees in 168 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 14,343 undergraduates
cost $7,727 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Montana State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.3%
SAT score average 1158
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.52
Application fee $38
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Montana State University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,727
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,300
Books & supplies $1,450
Other expenses $4,050
Cost of attendance* $24,527
Average financial aid package $13,334
Estimated cost $11,193 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,604
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,300
Books & supplies $1,450
Other expenses $4,050
Cost of attendance* $46,404
Average financial aid package $13,334
Estimated cost $33,070 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Montana State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,343, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

16,978

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
0%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Montana State University, students love their Residence Hall Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
phone 406-994-0211
address https://www.montana.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Residence hall association

Intervarsity christian fellowship at msu

Campus crusade for christ

Associated students of montana state university (asmsu)

Brownie club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Montana State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Montana State University?

Montana State University is located in Bozeman, mt.

What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University? 

The acceptance rate for Montana State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Montana State University?

The average high school GPA for Montana State University students was 3.52.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Montana State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Montana State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $98,108.

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