Montana State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	4,603
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Bozeman, Montana, MSU-Bozeman is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Montana State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at MSU-Bozeman is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Montana is 13-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

MSU-Bozeman boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,528

Cost of attendance at Montana State University in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,264

Cost of attendance at Montana State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Montana State University received on average $6,287 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,287

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	485	17%	$4,815	$2,335,241
Other Federal Grant	2,140	77%	$1,753	$3,752,486
State Grant/Scholarships	286	10%	$969	$277,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,224	80%	$5,416	$12,045,579
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,557	92%	$6,287	$16,075,065

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montana State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Montana State University students is 54.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

54.5%

asian 50.0% 11 students
African American 20.0% 2 students
white 55.4% 1,202 students
unknown 54.2% 13 students
hispanic 50.0% 49 students
International Students 52.8% 28 students
Mixed Race 48.6% 67 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Montana State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Montana State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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