Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Montana State University

Montana State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Bozeman, MT, in a city setting. It enrolls about 14,451 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,263.

82%

Acceptance

$22,499

Net price

14,451

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,183

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–645

SAT Math525–640

ACT Composite21–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,499

Average net price

$8,460

In-state tuition

$33,287

Out-of-state tuition

$14,000

Room & board

$1,450

Books & supplies

$25,905

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

31%

Students with federal loans

$22,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,797

$30–48K

$18,570

$48–75K

$21,977

$75–110K

$24,732

$110K+

$25,905

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.2%

Engineering13.2%

Health & Nursing8.4%

Biology8.0%

Psychology5.2%

Visual & Performing Arts5.0%

Social Sciences4.9%

Computer Science3.7%

Humanities3.7%

Parks & Recreation3.6%

After Graduation

$53,263

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,757

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,613

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

14,451

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

23%

First-generation

Gender balance

47% women

54% men

Race & ethnicity

White

83%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Black

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