| Montana State University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Salish Kootenai CollegeMontana Technological UniversityAaniiih Nakoda CollegeThe University of Montana-WesternThe University of MontanaMontana State University BillingsStone Child CollegeMontana State University-NorthernSimilar Montana Colleges The University of MontanaMontana State University BillingsMontana Technological UniversityThe University of Montana-WesternMontana State University-NorthernSalish Kootenai CollegeStone Child CollegeAaniiih Nakoda CollegeBig Sky Conference (BSC) Northern Arizona UniversityCalifornia State University-SacramentoUniversity of Northern ColoradoIdaho State UniversityUniversity of IdahoThe University of MontanaPortland State UniversitySouthern Utah UniversityWeber State UniversityEastern Washington University | |
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| #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $8,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 82.14% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 20.31% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 17,135 | Total Enrollment | |
| 15,046 | Undergraduate | |
| 2,089 | Graduate | |
| 909 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduate Rate | |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,179 | Number of faculty | |
| $87,925 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.