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Montana State University-Northern

Havre, Montana 59501

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
787Students
13:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$49,505Earnings 10yr
$14,164Net Price

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

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
10 Years$49,505

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The college in 1946 In 1913, the Montana State Legislature approved the establishment of the "Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School" at Fort Assinniboine, 6 miles (9.
  • Northern Montana College opened its doors in September 1929 in temporary quarters in Havre High School, and moved to its present campus in 1932.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise465 mi
SLC Salt Lake City547 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma588 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive
New York, NY1817 mi · ~52h 29m drive
Hartford, CT1844 mi · ~53h 16m drive
Providence, RI1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive
Albany, NY1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
Syracuse, NY1646 mi · ~47h 33m drive
Rochester, NY1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive
Philadelphia, PA1791 mi · ~51h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1555 mi · ~44h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA1701 mi · ~49h 8m drive
Newark, NJ1809 mi · ~52h 16m drive
Washington, DC1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive
Baltimore, MD1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA1653 mi · ~47h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive
Raleigh, NC1801 mi · ~52h 2m drive
Miami, FL2236 mi · ~64h 36m drive
Orlando, FL2040 mi · ~58h 56m drive
Tampa, FL2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive
Nashville, TN1440 mi · ~41h 36m drive
New Orleans, LA1649 mi · ~47h 38m drive
Richmond, VA1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive
Chicago, IL1163 mi · ~33h 36m drive
Detroit, MI1353 mi · ~39h 5m drive
Minneapolis, MN814 mi · ~23h 31m drive
St. Louis, MO1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Kansas City, MO993 mi · ~28h 41m drive
Indianapolis, IN1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
Columbus, OH1438 mi · ~41h 33m drive
Cleveland, OH1441 mi · ~41h 38m drive
Milwaukee, WI1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Dallas, TX1278 mi · ~36h 55m drive
Houston, TX1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive
Austin, TX1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive
San Antonio, TX1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
San Francisco, CA980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
San Diego, CA1160 mi · ~33h 31m drive
Seattle, WA587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Portland, OR646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Denver, CO651 mi · ~18h 48m drive
Phoenix, AZ1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI3238 mi · ~93h 33m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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