Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, MSU's acceptance rate is 73.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.77%. 12,112 men and 16,567 women applied to MSU and 9,601 men and 11,433 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,992 men and 1,746 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 28,794 | 12,112 | 16,567 | 0 | 115 |
| Admitted | 21,116 | 9,601 | 11,433 | 0 | 82 |
| Enrolled | 3,752 | 1,992 | 1,746 | 0 | 14 |
| Acceptance Rate | 73.33% | 79.27% | 69.01% | - | 71.30% |
| Yield | 17.77% | 20.75% | 15.27% | - | 17.07% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,014 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,621 students (43%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MSU.
The median SAT score is 1,170 with 590 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at MSU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Montana State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1070 | 1170 | 1290 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,752 first-year students enrolled in MSU. The proportion of full-time students is 86.86% and part-time students is 13.14%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.09% and women students is 46.54%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,752 | 1,992 | 1,746 | 0 | 14 |
| Full-time | 3,259 | 1,728 | 1,519 | 0 | 12 |
| Part-time | 493 | 264 | 227 | 0 | 2 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Montana State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $38 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Montana State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MSU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $38 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.montana.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.msuadmissions.org/application/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |