Montana State University, MT
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Montana State University Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity51
Retention41
Graduation15
Earnings29
Diversity15
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Montana State University
69%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
Engineering16%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Precision Production1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences5%
Transportation and Materials Moving1%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Montana State University
82%
Admission Rate
600
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Montana State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Montana State University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$243
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 66% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Montana State University
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 56% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 47% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 14% | 34% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 63% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 35% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Montana State University
92%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Montana State University
14,566
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,963
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 1% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 63% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 23% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 36% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Montana State University, MT
Academy of Cosmetology
1 miles, NE
Montana Bible College
1 miles, SW
Health Works Institute
4 miles, W
Highlands College of Montana Tech
73 miles, W