Montana State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #489 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #179 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #156 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 12 | In Montana |
| #1 of 2 | In Bozeman |
| #120 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 159 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 14,625
- Graduates
- 2,056
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- montana.edu
Montana State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Montana State University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 79% | 69% |
| Applicants | 28,794 | 12,112 | 16,567 |
| Admissions | 21,116 | 9,601 | 11,433 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,259 | 1,728 | 1,519 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 493 | 264 | 227 |
2,248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,074 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,014 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Montana State University are 1070-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,621 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Montana State University are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 13845 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 923 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 868 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 404 (2%) |
| Asian | 193 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 132 (0.8%) |
| Black or African American | 71 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 68 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,749
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,824 | $5,241 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,824 | $5,241 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,391 | $21,469 |
| Fee in-district | $1,903 | $1,742 |
| Fee in-state | $1,903 | $1,742 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,213 | $1,975 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,801 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,300 |
Montana State University majors
Montana State University has granted 2,553 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 510 master's across 49 programs, and 130 doctorate degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montana State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 289 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 261 | 4 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 179 | 12 | 3 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 147 | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 100 | 15 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 105 | 2 | 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 85 | 2 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 83 | 3 | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 66 | 12 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 64 | 4 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 66 | 4 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 29 | 39 | ||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Histology | 64 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 54 | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 63 | |||
| General Studies | 62 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 55 | 2 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | 30 | 7 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 55 | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 49 | 7 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 49 | 7 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 54 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | 44 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 33 | 10 | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 34 | 3 | 6 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 41 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 37 | 2 | 1 | |
| History, General | 32 | 6 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 17 | 10 | 10 | |
| Environmental Science | 29 | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 32 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 26 | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 29 | |||
| Land Use Planning and Management & Development | 28 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 26 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General | 18 | 5 | 3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 24 | |||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 23 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 23 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 23 | |||
| Interior Design | 23 | |||
| Accounting | 22 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 19 | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 | 11 | 1 | |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 19 | |||
| Music, General | 19 | |||
| Economics, General | 18 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 18 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 18 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 15 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 14 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 7 | 5 | ||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 11 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 11 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 11 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Nursing Science | 10 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 9 | |||
| Biotechnology | 9 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | 5 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 9 | |||
| Range Science and Management | 7 | 2 | ||
| Statistics, General | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |||
| Public Administration | 8 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |||
| Education, General | 5 | |||
| Entomology | 4 | |||
| Optics & Optical Sciences | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Laser and Optical Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Materials Science | 2 | |||
| Neuroscience | 2 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Astronomy | 1 | |||
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 1 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 115 | 2,553 | 510 | 130 |
Montana State University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 52% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montana State University is a world-class research university with 28,891 scientific papers published and 872,665 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Geology, Ecology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 296 | 2585 |
| 1992 | 327 | 2783 |
| 1993 | 335 | 2899 |
| 1994 | 289 | 3054 |
| 1995 | 336 | 3617 |
| 1996 | 380 | 3861 |
| 1997 | 356 | 4231 |
| 1998 | 434 | 4999 |
| 1999 | 462 | 5887 |
| 2000 | 453 | 6819 |
| 2001 | 491 | 7474 |
| 2002 | 593 | 8953 |
| 2003 | 593 | 10741 |
| 2004 | 603 | 12302 |
| 2005 | 658 | 14067 |
| 2006 | 712 | 16599 |
| 2007 | 755 | 19007 |
| 2008 | 746 | 21385 |
| 2009 | 713 | 23974 |
| 2010 | 770 | 26977 |
| 2011 | 822 | 29896 |
| 2012 | 846 | 32978 |
| 2013 | 914 | 35951 |
| 2014 | 949 | 38932 |
| 2015 | 1032 | 40567 |
| 2016 | 1105 | 41771 |
| 2017 | 1066 | 43500 |
| 2018 | 1156 | 48219 |
| 2019 | 1212 | 53486 |
| 2020 | 1320 | 62948 |
| 2021 | 1227 | 68763 |
| 2022 | 1135 | 69736 |
| 2023 | 1205 | 66630 |
Montana State University alumni
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Craig Kilborn
- Occupations
- basketball playertelevision actortelevision presenterscreenwriteractor
- Biography
-
Craig Lawrence Kilborn is an American television host, actor, comedian, and sports commentator. Kilborn began a career in sports broadcasting in the late 1980s, leading to an anchoring position at ESPN's SportsCenter from 1993 to 1996. He was later the first host of The Daily Show, which he hosted from 1996 to 1998, and succeeded Tom Snyder on CBS' The Late Late Show from 1999 to 2004. In comedy, Kilborn is known for his deadpan delivery.
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Sarah Vowell
- Occupations
- journalistvoice actorwriteractor
- Biography
-
Sarah Jane Vowell is an American historian, author, journalist, essayist, social commentator and actress. She has written seven nonfiction books on American history and culture. She was a contributing editor for the radio program This American Life on Public Radio International from 1996 to 2008, where she produced numerous commentaries and documentaries and toured the country in many of the program's live shows. She was also the voice of Violet Parr in the 2004 animated film The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel.
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Greg Gianforte
- Enrolled in Montana State University
- 2007-2007 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in computer science
- Occupations
- engineerbusiness executivepoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Gregory Richard Gianforte is an American businessman, politician, software engineer, and writer serving as the 25th governor of Montana since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Gianforte served as the U.S. representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2021.
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Lincoln Chafee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lincoln Davenport Chafee is an American politician. He was mayor of Warwick, Rhode Island, from 1993 to 1999, a United States Senator from 1999 to 2007, and the 74th Governor of Rhode Island from 2011 to 2015. He was a member of the Democratic Party from 2013 to 2019; in June 2019, The Boston Globe reported that he had become a registered Libertarian, having previously been a Republican until September 2007 and an independent and then a Democrat in the interim.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | Mountains and Minds |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December;January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,783 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Montana State University Bozeman, Montana, 59717 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |
| Phone | 4069940211 |