Montana Technological University
Butte, Montana 59701-8997
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for engineering — close-knit campus
Montana Technological University is a public institution in Butte with particular strength in engineering and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1126, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,329 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,240.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1126
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,847
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Enabling Act of 1889, which brought Montana into the Union, allotted land for the creation of a school of mines as one of the four original Montana University System universities.
- •In 1893 the Montana Legislature provided funding to establish the school in Butte.
- •The cornerstone of Main Hall was laid in 1896, and the university opened its doors in 1900 as the "Montana State School of Mines".
- •The first student was a woman, Clara Clark of Butte, and Nathan R.
Source: Wikipedia
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