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Tuition

$6,520

$19,789

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,955
Declined + 5,126
Total Received 12,081
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Public

12,772

undergraduate students

1,888

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

54%

46%

male

female

1  :  18

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
26%
500-599
41%
400-499
20%
300-399
4%
700-800
9%
600-699
31%
500-599
38%
400-499
19%
300-399
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
23%
500-599
40%
400-499
28%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
45%
18-23
37%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
30-36
15%
24-29
35%
18-23
38%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
13%
24-29
48%
18-23
30%
12-17
9%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Business
  3. Nursing
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School Facts

Montana State University was founded in 1893 (as Montana State College) and is Montana's land grant institution. Located in Bozeman, Montana, MSU is a public, comprehensive university that covers 1,781-acres.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 14,660
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities)

Codes

SAT 4488
ACT 2420

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Bozeman, MT

1,782-acre campus in Bozeman (population: 38,025), 139 miles from Billings. Served by bus; air serves Belgrade; train serves Havre. School operates transportation within Bozeman.

Montana State University — Bozeman
201 Strand Union Building
Bozeman, MT 59717

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
25%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
73%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 2% of male students
 
4 sororities 2% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
9%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
26%
500-599
41%
400-499
20%
300-399
4%
700-800
9%
600-699
31%
500-599
38%
400-499
19%
300-399
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
23%
500-599
40%
400-499
28%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
45%
18-23
37%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
30-36
15%
24-29
35%
18-23
38%
12-17
11%
6-11
1%
30-36
13%
24-29
48%
18-23
30%
12-17
9%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Essay
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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,955
Declined + 5,126
Total Received 12,081

Admissions Contact

Ronda Russell
Director of Admissions
P: 888 MSU-CATS
F: 406 994-7360
admissions@montana.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,330
Books & supplies 1,190
Total $6,520
Average Financial Aid - 12,028
Total with Avg. Aid $-5,508

Financial Aid

72%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$12,028

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $15,744,362
State $1,280,413
Institutional $2,792,439
Other external $4,626,115
Total $24,443,329

Non-need-based

Federal
State $259,909
Institutional $734,634
Other external $4,406,495
Total $5,401,038

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 406 994-2845
F: 406 994-6962
finaid@montana.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Brandi Payne
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@montana.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Alpine skiing
Nordic skiing
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
rodeo
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big Sky Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Bobcats
School colors
blue and gold

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Athletic Directors

Peter Fields (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Camie Bechtold (women's)
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email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Operations Technology
Animal Science
Animal/Range Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Applied Psychology
Architecture
Art
Aviation
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business
Cell Biology/Neuroscience
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering Management
Construction Engineering Technology
Design Drafting Technology
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies
Earth Science
Earth Sciences
Ecology/Environmental Statistics
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
Entomology
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Fish/Wildlife Biology
Fish/Wildlife Management
Health Promotion
Health/Human Development
History
Horticulture
Industrial Engineering
Industrial/Management Engineering
Interior Design
Land Rehabilitation
Land Resource Science
Land Resources/Environmental Science
Land Resources/Environmental Sciences
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Media/Theatre Arts
Microbiology
Modern Languages/Literature
Music
Music Education
Native American Studies
Natural Resources/Rangeland Ecology
Neuroscience
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Pathology
Plant Science
Political Science
Professional Accountancy
Psychology
Public Administration
Science Education
Secondary Education
Sociology
Statistics
Technology Education
Veterinary Molecular Biology

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biological Sciences
  2. Business
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-veterinary science

14,660

total students

66%

34%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

87%

12,772
students

Female
46%
5,830

Male
54%
6,942

Graduate

13%

1,888
students

Female
53%
1,007

Male
47%
881

undergraduateFull-time

82%

10,598
students

Female
46%
4,771

Male
54%
5,827

undergraduatePart-time

18%

2,174
students

Female
49%
1,059

Male
51%
1,115

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
85%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

70%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 72
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Debra DeBode
Director of International Programs
406 994-4031
ddebode@montana.edu

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