Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Bozeman, Montana |
| Online | montana.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bozeman, Montana, Montana State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,892 prospective students applied, and 15,260 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,259 enrolled in the school. 12,577 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,641 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,654 plus fees of $1,717. MSU is ranked 477 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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MSU is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Montana State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#477 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#162 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Montana
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Montana
#450 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Montana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1320 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Montana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $1,717 |
| Room and Board | $10,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,838 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,059 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $1,717 |
| Room and Board | $10,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,838 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,489 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180461 IPEDS survey data for Montana State University.
Current students may use the Montana State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.