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Montana Technological University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Montana Technological University

Butte, Montana 59701-8997

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STEM-heavyHealth sciencesTight-knitCollege town

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.

Established

1900

Motto

De re metallica

Mascot

Charlie Oredigger

Type

Public university

Conference

National Association of

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90%Acceptance

1126SAT Avg

1,428Students

13:1Student:Faculty

58%Grad Rate

$54,329Earnings 10yr

$16,240Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Montana Technological University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1126

Reading & WritingMid: 600

520620

MathMid: 590

540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1126

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,050

Tuition (out-of-state)$24,730

Room & Board$11,530

Books & Supplies$1,260

Total Cost of Attendance$21,620

Average Net Price$16,240

Median Debt at Graduation$18,750

Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,327

$30–48K$13,539

$48–75K$16,138

$75–110K$17,361

$110K+$19,093

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,240

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,847

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (62)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,428

Gender Split

37% / 63%

Women / Men

First Generation

34%

Pell Grant Recipients

21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%

Black 1%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.1%

Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,356

8 Years$52,895

10 Years$54,329

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$41,500

Men

$61,400

Rankings

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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.
•Leonard acted as the first president.

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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

364 mi(631 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

475 mi(823 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

489 mi(848 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise247 mi

SLC Salt Lake City362 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma472 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2048 mi · ~59h 10m drive

New York, NY1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive

Hartford, CT1986 mi · ~57h 22m drive

Providence, RI2045 mi · ~59h 5m drive

Albany, NY1913 mi · ~55h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY1789 mi · ~51h 41m drive

Rochester, NY1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive

Buffalo, NY1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive

Philadelphia, PA1917 mi · ~55h 23m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive

Newark, NJ1943 mi · ~56h 8m drive

Washington, DC1859 mi · ~53h 42m drive

Baltimore, MD1868 mi · ~53h 58m drive

Atlanta, GA1704 mi · ~49h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive

Raleigh, NC1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive

Miami, FL2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive

Orlando, FL2075 mi · ~59h 57m drive

Tampa, FL2057 mi · ~59h 25m drive

Nashville, TN1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive

New Orleans, LA1642 mi · ~47h 26m drive

Richmond, VA1885 mi · ~54h 27m drive

Chicago, IL1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive

Detroit, MI1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive

Minneapolis, MN935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO1246 mi · ~36h drive

Kansas City, MO1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Indianapolis, IN1397 mi · ~40h 21m drive

Columbus, OH1542 mi · ~44h 33m drive

Cleveland, OH1561 mi · ~45h 6m drive

Milwaukee, WI1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive

Dallas, TX1238 mi · ~35h 46m drive

Houston, TX1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive

Austin, TX1349 mi · ~38h 58m drive

San Antonio, TX1376 mi · ~39h 45m drive

Los Angeles, CA879 mi · ~25h 24m drive

San Francisco, CA761 mi · ~21h 59m drive

San Diego, CA951 mi · ~27h 28m drive

Seattle, WA475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

Portland, OR489 mi · ~14h 8m drive

Denver, CO578 mi · ~16h 42m drive

Phoenix, AZ869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

Salt Lake City, UT364 mi · ~10h 31m drive

Honolulu, HI3056 mi · ~88h 17m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Boise (BOI)247 miles

Rental car

371 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

494 min$296-494

Salt Lake City (SLC)362 miles

Rental car

543 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

724 min$434-724

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award