Known for engineering
Montana State University is a public institution in Bozeman with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1154, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 14.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,263 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,593.
Established
1893
Motto
"Mountains Minds"
Mascot
Champ
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
football
Division
Division I
87%Acceptance
1154SAT Avg
14,472Students
18:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$53,263Earnings 10yr
$20,593Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1154
Reading & WritingMid: 595
530640
MathMid: 590
530630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,083
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,337
Room & Board$13,446
Books & Supplies$1,450
Total Cost of Attendance$23,779
Average Net Price$20,593
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,713
$30–48K$17,165
$48–75K$20,572
$75–110K$23,456
$110K+$23,771
Programs (168)
Student Body
Undergrads
14,472
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
Race & Ethnicity
White 84%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate57.4%
Freshman Retention77.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,757
8 Years$48,622
10 Years$53,263
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,300
Men
$55,500
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bobcats
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia