Montana State University
Montana State University is a public 4-year institution in Bozeman, MT. It enrolls about 16,960 students and admits roughly 87% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bozeman, MT 59717 |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Enrollment | 16,960 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| Applicants / admitted | 21,975 / 19,081 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,083 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $31,337 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 57% |
| Transfer-out rate | 22% |
| Full-time retention rate | 78% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,511 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–27 |
| Website | https://www.montana.edu/ |
| Phone | 4069940211 |
Admissions
About 21,975 students applied and 19,081 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,634 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,083 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $31,337. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,511 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,713 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,165 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,572 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,456 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,771 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,783 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 57% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Montana State University is in Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County. Its coordinates are 45.6667, -111.0488.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University?
About 87% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 21,975 applicants.
How much does Montana State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,083 for in-state students and $31,337 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Montana State University?
About 16,960 students are enrolled.