Montana Technological University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2820 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #804 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #737 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 12 | In Montana |
| #297 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,437
- Graduates
- 188
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- mtech.edu
Montana Technological University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Montana Technological University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest 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 | 89% | 87% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,757 | 1,008 | 749 |
| Admissions | 1,572 | 879 | 693 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 305 | 188 | 117 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
410 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
108 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Montana Technological University are 1050-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
234 or 78%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Montana Technological University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 1300 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 112 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 65 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (2%) |
| Asian | 29 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.7%) |
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
- $5,917
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,878 | $4,848 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,878 | $4,848 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,415 | $18,576 |
| Fee in-district | $1,702 | $1,345 |
| Fee in-state | $1,702 | $1,345 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,795 | $1,404 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 452 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,334 |
| Room charge | $4,708 |
| Meal charge | $5,626 |
Montana Technological University majors
Montana Technological University has granted 282 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 87 master's across 13 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Materials Science. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montana Technological University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 20 | 43 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 42 | ||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 31 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 25 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 20 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | 6 | |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 10 | 5 | |
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 8 | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 1 | 8 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Metallurgical Engineering | 6 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Materials Science | 4 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Statistics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 282 | 87 | 4 |
Montana Technological University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 58% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montana Technological University has published 1,600 scientific papers with 21,606 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 11 |
| 1992 | 4 | 13 |
| 1993 | 6 | 27 |
| 1994 | 6 | 39 |
| 1995 | 14 | 43 |
| 1996 | 14 | 45 |
| 1997 | 21 | 37 |
| 1998 | 21 | 54 |
| 1999 | 17 | 76 |
| 2000 | 26 | 72 |
| 2001 | 16 | 79 |
| 2002 | 25 | 120 |
| 2003 | 35 | 136 |
| 2004 | 17 | 145 |
| 2005 | 34 | 191 |
| 2006 | 36 | 303 |
| 2007 | 44 | 353 |
| 2008 | 32 | 421 |
| 2009 | 54 | 553 |
| 2010 | 49 | 691 |
| 2011 | 41 | 775 |
| 2012 | 77 | 866 |
| 2013 | 77 | 952 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1024 |
| 2015 | 139 | 1110 |
| 2016 | 114 | 1180 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1233 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1375 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1601 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1814 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1995 |
| 2022 | 99 | 1903 |
| 2023 | 74 | 1896 |
Notable alumni
-
Ryan Lance
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Ryan Michael Lance is an American engineer and oilman. Since May 2012 he has been the chairman of ConocoPhillips.
-
Arnold Olsen
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
Arnold Olsen was a U.S. Democratic politician who served as the Attorney General of Montana from 1949 to 1957, and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Montana's 1st congressional district from 1961 to 1971.
-
Christina Hulbe
- Enrolled in Montana Technological University
- 1985-1990 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- geophysicisteducatorresearchergeologist
- Biography
-
Christina Hulbe is an American Antarctic researcher, and as of 2016 serves as professor and Dean of Surveying at the University of Otago in New Zealand. She was previously Chair of the Geology Department at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. She leads the NZARI project to drill through the Ross Ice Shelf and is the namesake of the Hulbe glacier.
General info
| Alternative names | MTECH |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | De Re Metallica Of The Metals |
| Colors | green, copper |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 340 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1300 W Park St Butte, Montana, 59701-8997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 4064964256 |