Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Montana State University is a four-year, public school located in Bozeman, MT.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Montana State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 21,652 applied, 17,786 accepted, and 3,612 enrolled in MSU.
1,883 men and 1,694 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,170 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,170 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1170 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total106511701285
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540590645
Math525580640
ACT Score
Composite212427
Math192327
English202327
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,460 for Montana residents and $33,287 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,661 for Montana residents and $26,370 for others.
Tuition has increased by 6.22% compared to last year at Montana State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

9,815 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,079.
For freshmen, 2,960 students (91%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,967.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 17,135 students enrolled MSU in 2025.
By gender, 8,879 men and 8,256 women students are enrolled.
There are 15,046 undergraduate and 2,089 graduate students.
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205 Major Programs

  • 94 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of MSU is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The retention rate is 79% for full-time and 79% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate
79%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,179 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for MSU and the average faculty salary is $87,925. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 3,550 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $73,694.
Number of Faculties
1,179
Average Faculty Salary
$87,925
Number of Staffs
3,550
Average Staff Salary
$73,694

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Montana State University is a member of Big Sky Conference (BSC).
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