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Montana State University

Acceptance Rate 73.33 %
SAT Average 1,170
Tuition & Fees $31,337
($8,083)
Student Population 16,681
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,742

Academic Overview

Montana State University Campus, Bozeman, MT
Montana State University is a public, four-years institute located in Bozeman, Montana. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,083 for Montana residents and $31,337 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,313 for Montana residents and $24,863 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,681 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 73.33% and the graduation rate is 56% last year.
The salary after graduation from Montana State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, MSU's tuition & fees is $8,083 for Montana residents and $31,337 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,313 for in-state students and $24,863 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,083$31,337
Graduate$7,313$24,863
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at MSU. The acceptance rate of MSU is 73.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.77%. The average graduation rate is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 22%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,742 and 99% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,681 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Montana State University is 73.33 %.
Acceptance Rate
73.33%
Graduation Rate for Montana State University is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-out Rate for Montana State University is 22 %
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate for Montana State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Montana State University is 16,681
Student Population
16,681
Student to Faculty Ratio for Montana State University is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,742 at Montana State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,742

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressMontana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone406-994-0211
WEBhttps://www.montana.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.montana.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.msuadmissions.org/application/
Financial Aidhttps://www.montana.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.montana.edu/admissions/tuitioncalc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.montana.edu/veteran/
Athletichttps://ope.ed.gov/athletics
Disability Servicehttps://www.montana.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

MSU offers 191 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's590
Master's570
Doctorate (Research)300
Doctorate (Practical)20
2-4 Years Certificate110
Post-Bachelor's Certificate230

Special Learning Opportunities

Montana State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,801)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Montana State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges