- AcademicsB+
- ValueB+
- DiversityB+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationA-
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference
Montana State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
1090-1300
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$15,411/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,661/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
83%
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.140 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.158 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.156 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
12,403Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,249
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 59%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.186 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.225 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.108 responses
Montana State University Reviews
2,213 reviews
All Categories
Montana State University is a great place to call home. Everyone is friendly and the faculty and staff are extremely helpful. Here at Montana State, you don't just feel like a number. I have gotten the chance to know each of my professors personally, and they actually care about my future and success at MSU. As a music education major, I have already learned so much, and everything I have learned applies to my degree! Montana State University's campus is so beautiful. Everything is clean and well kept. There are plenty of activities to do on and off-campus. If you love the outdoors and are always down for an adventure, then this is the place for you!
Montana State University has been a positive experience as far as academics and student life! If I could change anything I would like to see more generic scholarships offered to students who are not in athletics or on an academic scholarship. Overall, the school offers nearly everything a student could want in a university setting: clubs, student engagement, great dining halls, living communities, and a beautiful surrounding area great for summer and winter activities. With a wide range of majors and minors offered students can customize their education or follow a plan made by the university. The campus only takes roughly 10 minutes to cross but there is space for everyone to do their own activities--small but spacious.
Montana State really has everything I am looking for! It has a friendly environment, colorful array of classes and personalized tutoring and help centers. Everyone there wants to help you and does care. I also love the beautiful landscape and the town, Bozeman. Overall, Montana State offers not only awesome classes but clubs, extracurriculars, sports and volunteer work options. Anyone who is looking for a college experience outside of the box should check out MSU! Go Bobcats!