Montana State University
Public, 4-year
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
Quick Facts
14,472
Total Enrollment
87%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
$44,757
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,083
In-State Tuition
$20,593
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1154
Avg SAT Score
About Montana State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | Montana State University |
| City | Bozeman, MT |
| ZIP Code | 59717 |
| County | Gallatin County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Waded Cruzado (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 14,472 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 46% |
| Male | 54% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 84.3% |
| Black | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 0.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 11.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,083
In-State Tuition
$31,337
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,779
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,593
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 17% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 32% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 17% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,748 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 69% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,713 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,165 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,572 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,456 |
| $110,001+ | $23,771 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$44,757
6 Years After
$48,622
8 Years After
$53,263
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,406 | 75th percentile: $66,899
Earnings by Family Income Background
$42,084
Low Income
$44,193
Middle Income
$47,738
High Income
Student Outcomes
78%
Full-Time Retention
60%
Part-Time Retention
57%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,290
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,148
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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