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Montana Technological University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in Montana
  • 4 Year
  • Butte, MT
  • 455 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A+
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    Montana Tech is an above-average public university located in Butte, Montana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,529 undergraduate students. The Montana Tech acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Engineering, and Nursing. Graduating 41% of students, Montana Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,300.
    About Montana Technological University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Frontier Conference
    Address
    1300 W Park St
    Butte, MT 59701
    Website
    mtech.edu

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    Montana Technological 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
    92%
    Application Deadline
    August 10
    SAT Range
    1120-1300
    ACT Range
    22-27
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,104/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,405/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    87%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.29 responses
    61%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Mining and Petroleum Engineering
      97 Graduates
    • Engineering
      74 Graduates
    • Nursing
      57 Graduates
    • Business
      46 Graduates
    • Public Health
      40 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      24 Graduates
    • Environmental Engineering
      15 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      13 Graduates
    • Materials Engineering
      13 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      12 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,529Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    130
    Undergrads Over 25
    22%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    12%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 20 responses
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    • Driven
      55%
    • Diverse
      15%
    • Partiers
      15%
    • Dumb and wasting their parents money
      10%
    • Diverse
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    65%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.40 responses
    Poll
    46%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.46 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 20 responses
    Report
    • Fun,elite
      40%
    • Adventurous
      20%
    • Difficult
      20%
    • Dull
      15%
    • Home away from home
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    41%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    95%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.21 responses
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    Montana Technological University Reviews

    455 reviews
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    Excellent college located in the heart of Butte America. Nationally recognized fields of study that will set you up for success. Smaller sized classrooms with more teacher/student interactions. Teachers really care about their students and want to see them succeed. Many resources available in all areas. Campus is continually improving and growing. Many sports, clubs, and events to participate in.
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    It is a very STEM centered school. There is a nursing program now though and it is making a huge name for itself in the state. I am looking forward to seeing what the new chancellor will bring! There are a lot of tutoring opportunities and the professors are very approachable. Small class sizes make learning easier and they are one of the top Petroleum Engineering schools in the world!
    The school is welcoming and friendly, and there are ample opportunities to meet new people. I have been able to develop great relationships with teachers and faculty, which proves to help boost my confidence and my ability to learn. However, there is a lack of funding and attention to the success of the student on an administrative level. Teachers are either ill-informed or too busy to take notice of the requirements for graduation, and many students get lost in the system. I know many students, including myself, who have been forced into extra classes and semesters due to this neglect. Further, the resources available for students can be poor, and I have been forced to use multiple computer labs to simply finish one assignment. Lastly, the caliber of education varies teacher to teacher which inhibits my ability to maintain a standard for my own education. Overall, I am glad I attended this school but there are many things that concern me about this institution.