| MSU vs. The University of Montana |
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|---|---|---|
#232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,552 Montana Residents $33,671 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,039 Montana Residents $37,595 Out-of-State |
| More$8,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,039 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter82.14% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.86% |
| Favorable20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.29% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,135 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,811 |
| Larger15,046 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,891 |
| Smaller2,089 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,920 |
| Smaller909 | Online Student Population | Larger2,398 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,179 | Number of faculty | 592 |
| Higher$87,925 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,022 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.