Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Montana State University-Northern is a public institution in Havre with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 787 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,505 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,164.
Established
1929
Mascot
Polar Bears (Aurora Boris)
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
787Students
13:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$49,505Earnings 10yr
$14,164Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Montana State University-Northern Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$6,269
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,385
Room & Board$7,026
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$17,363
Average Net Price$14,164
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,283
$30–48K$11,704
$48–75K$14,599
$75–110K$17,049
$110K+$17,363
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,164
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,560
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (38)
Student Body
Undergrads
787
Gender Split
41% / 59%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 69%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate42.3%
Freshman Retention69.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,045
8 Years$46,435
10 Years$49,505
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$33,600
Men
$48,000
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
95Average
Estimated from MT state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
548 mi(950 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
587 mi(1017 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
646 mi(1120 min)