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Your chances of getting into Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

90%
Admission Difficulty for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 90%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Montana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Montana Tech of the University of Montana and can you get accepted?

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,432 out of the 1,594 who applied were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 46 percent on standardized admission tests. Montana Tech of the University of Montana typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Montana Tech of the University of Montana you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Montana Tech of the University of Montana. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Montana Tech of the University of Montana SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1090-1290

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1290
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Montana Tech of the University of Montana score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1290 and the average score is 1190.  Montana Tech of the University of Montana ranks #3 in the state of Montana for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1190 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1190, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Montana Tech of the University of Montana admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1290 and Above Good >94%
1190 to 1290 Avg + 90%-94%
1090 to 1190 Avg - 83%-90%
990 to 1090 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 990 Low <71%
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Montana Tech of the University of Montana ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

75%
ACT Scores for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Montana Tech of the University of Montana regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Montana Tech of the University of Montana admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >95%
23 to 27 Avg + 90%-95%
20 to 23 Avg - 84%-90%
17 to 20 Reach 75%-84%
Less than 17 Low <75%
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Montana Tech of the University of Montana GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into Montana Tech of the University of Montana. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Montana Tech of the University of Montana was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Montana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Montana Tech of the University of Montana accepts 90% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Montana Tech of the University of Montana students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 34.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

81% of Montana Tech of the University of Montana freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Montana Tech of the University of Montana students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 49%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Montana Tech of the University of Montana admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 672 922 1,594
Accepted 622 810 1,432
Acceptance Rate 93% 88% 90%
Enrolled 131 194 325
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 24% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

23

Applicants have 23 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Montana Tech of the University of Montana is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Montana Tech of the University of Montana and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Montana Tech of the University of Montana Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Montana Tech of the University of Montana
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180416 IPEDS survey data for Montana Tech of the University of Montana.

FAQs

Does Montana Tech of the University of Montana prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to Montana Tech of the University of Montana. 75% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Montana Tech of the University of Montana. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1290. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Montana Tech of the University of Montana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 75% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.