Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Montana State University reported a 86.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Montana State University is a public 4-year institution in Bozeman, MT, with an SAT reference of 1170 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $22,499 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.8%

21,975 applicants

SAT reference

1170

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,499

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Montana State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106011701285
ACT (composite, 1–36)202427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

57.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,263

Student Body

14,451

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Montana State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,797
$30,001 – $48,000$18,570
$48,001 – $75,000$21,977
$75,001 – $110,000$24,732
$110,000+$25,905

Top Majors at Montana State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing389
Engineering379
Health Professions374
Biological & Biomedical Sciences241
Psychology147
Family & Consumer Sciences139
Visual & Performing Arts138
Social Sciences124
Agriculture & Natural Resources99
Computer & Information Sciences99

Financial Aid at Montana State University

About Montana State University

Official website: https://www.montana.edu/

Admissions: https://www.montana.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana State University

What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University?

Montana State University reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 21,975. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Montana State University?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Montana State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Montana State University?

The imported historical records for Montana State University include an SAT reference value of 1170 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Montana State University?

The stored historical average net price at Montana State University is $22,499 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 91%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,967 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Montana State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Montana State University is 57%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $53,263. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Montana State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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