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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,106
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $59,536
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Montana State University is a public college in Bozeman, MT with 14,451 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 1183 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,106 per year ($19,322 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,536 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 21,975
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 19,081
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–645
200800
SAT Math525–640
200800
ACT Composite21–27
136
What Montana State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,943
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,948
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,783
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,322
- $30–48k$19,557
- $48–75k$21,133
- $75–110k$24,666
- $110k+$26,850
Get a personal estimate with Montana State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $59,536
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,451
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White83%
- Hispanic7%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
Montana State University FAQ
What is Montana State University's acceptance rate?+
Montana State University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Montana State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–645 on SAT Reading and Writing and 525–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1183.
What ACT score do you need for Montana State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.
Is Montana State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Montana State University?+
In Fall 2023, 21,975 students applied to Montana State University and 19,081 were admitted; 3,634 enrolled.
Does Montana State University consider legacy status?+
No. Montana State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Montana State University require an essay?+
Montana State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Montana State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,943 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,106.
What is Montana State University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 180461 · How we use this data
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