Montana State University
Established in 1893, Montana State University is situated in Bozeman, Montana. MSU is the state’s land-grant university and is the primary campus for the Montana State University System. Considered by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution with a high undergraduate profile, MSU is the largest research university in Montana and MSU undergrads work on the kind of research expenditures typically reserved for graduate students. MSU is surrounded by five mountain ranges, close to two ski resorts, and is home to the largest T-Rex skull ever found at its Museum of the Rockies.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite: 2
Average SAT Composite: 1131
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
16,703
Total Number of Undergrads
14,725
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $5,330
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $21,341
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
74%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,308
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
250
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Great Falls
Seattle
Billings
Missoula
Denver
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
88%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,400
What Students Are Saying
3.76
Average Rating
Montana State University has a very inspiring feel to it. Not only am I surrounded by motivated learners on a daily basis, I am also surrounded by intriguing landscapes that constantly reward my efforts. I've found my niche in the Earth Sciences program, and am enthusiastic to learn all I can.
Erika from Polson, MT
montana state provides great hands-on research opportunity for all of it's students. it also has a very warm and friendly community that surrounds the college and that is also very involved with the school. msu has been a very wonderful experience for me so far!
Amara from Bozeman, MT
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