Montana State University Admissions

Montana State University, with an acceptance rate of 83 percent, is largely accessible to interested students. Those with good grades and test scores are likely to be admitted. To apply, prospective students will need to submit an application (which can be found at the school's website), along with a high school transcript and scores from the SAT or ACT. If you have any questions about applying, feel free to call or email the admissions office at MSU.

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Admissions Data (2016)

• Montana State University Acceptance Rate: 83%
• GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Montana State Admissions
• Test Scores: 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500 / 620
  • SAT Math: 510 / 630
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • SAT score comparison for Montana colleges
    • Big Sky Conference SAT score comparison
  • ACT Composite: 21 / 28
  • ACT English: 20 / 28
  • ACT Math: 21 / 28
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • ACT score comparison for Montana colleges
    • Big Sky Conference ACT score comparison

Montana State University Description

Montana State University is the main campus of the Montana State University System. Montana State's huge 1,200-acre campus is located in Bozeman, the fourth largest city in the state. Yellowstone National Park is a little over an hour away. Founded in 1893 as an agricultural college, Montana State today offers over 50 Bachelor's degree programs.

Business and nursing are the most popular fields among undergraduates. Montana State has a 16 to 1 student/faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Montana State Bobcats compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. The school fields 15 intercollegiate sports.

Enrollment (2016)

• Total Enrollment: 16,359 (14,340 undergraduates)

• Gender Breakdown: 55% Male / 45% Female
• 85% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17)

• Tuition and Fees: $6,887 (in-state); $23,186 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,900
• Other Expenses: $3,380
• Total Cost: $20,467 (in-state); $36,766 (out-of-state)

Montana State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16)

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 84%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 74%
  • Loans: 43%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,879
  • Loans: $6,719

Academic Programs

• Most Popular Majors: Art, Business, Cell Biology, Elementary Education, Environmental Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Film, Nursing, Psychology

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Retention and Graduation Rates

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 24%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 53%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

• Men's Sports: Track and Field, Tennis, Skiing, Basketball, Football
• Women's Sports: Golf, Skiing, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country

Data Source

National Center for Educational Statistics

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• Boise State University
• Oregon State University
• University of Oregon

Montana State University Mission Statement

mission statement from http://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/vision.html

"Montana State University, the state's land-grant institution, educates students, creates knowledge and art, and serves communities by integrating learning, discovery and engagement."