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Montana State University campus

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Montana State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹31,26,714Out-of-state
Students
14,451Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68, and doctoral degrees in 35 through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part-time faculty. In the Carnegie Classification, MSU is placed among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity", one of only two universities in Montana to receive this distinction with a "very high undergraduate" enrollment profile. The university had research expenditures of ₹2,423 crore in 2024.
Located on the south side of Bozeman, the university's 1,170-acre (470 ha) campus is the largest in the state. The university's main campus in Bozeman is home to KUSM television, KGLT radio, and the Museum of the Rockies. MSU provides outreach services to citizens and communities statewide through its agricultural experiment station and 60 county and reservation extension offices. The elevation of the campus is 4,900 feet (1,500 m) above mean sea level.

Admissions planning estimate

82.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 86.83%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 86.8% (19,081/21,975; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 21,652
Offered a place 17,786
Enrolled 3,612

20.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1065-1285
4001600
ACT composite21-27
136

What a year costs

₹45,77,964 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹31,26,714
  • Housing₹13,15,048
  • Books & supplies₹1,36,201
Sticker price ₹45,77,964
After aid (average) ₹21,13,376

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,94,665
Out-of-state ₹31,26,714

Average aid awarded: ₹6,34,229 a year.

Outcomes and support

78.5%
Retention
57.1%
Graduation
33%
Get financial aid
58%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 83.4%
Hispanic 6.6%
Multiracial 5.5%
Native American 1.5%
Asian 1%
Unknown 0.6%
African American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

10 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental Designbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.14%
Total Applicants21652
Admitted Applicants17786
Enrolled Applicants3612
Application Fee₹3,569
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1065
SAT Composite 75th %1285
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,94,665
Out-of-State Tuition₹31,26,714
Average Housing Cost₹13,15,048
Books & Supplies₹1,36,201
Average Net Price₹21,13,376
Students Receiving Aid33%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,34,229
Out-of-State Students58%

Student Body Diversity

African American0.6%
Asian1%
Hispanic6.57%
White83.39%
Multiracial5.5%
Native American1.45%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International0.78%
Unknown Race0.63%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate57.08%
Retention Rate78.52%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates14451

Contact

Street Address201 Strand Union Building
ZIP Code59717
Phone(406) 994-2452
Websitehttps://www.montana.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/