Montana State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Montana State University is a large four-year, public school with 16,685 students enrolled. This school was established in 1893 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Bozeman, Montana.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Montana State University.

Majors
Offered
120
Montana State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 120 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Business, Nursing, Education, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Montana State University is fair at 75% (above Montana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Montana State University is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Montana State University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high - $27,400 per year. The additional fees at Montana State University beyond tuition are about $2,300; this makes it a total of $29,700 per year.

Read the details about Montana State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to government data, 28,794 applications were submitted and 21,116 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Montana State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Montana State University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Montana State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Montana State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Montana State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Montana State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Montana State University Location and Address

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Montana State University
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
59717, USA
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