Montana State University Northern: Review & Facts

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Montana State University Northern is a small four-year, public school with 1,140 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1929 and is the only school located in Havre, Montana.

Academic Offerings

At Montana State University Northern you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
29
Montana State University Northern follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Automotive and Mechanic, Business, Education, Management, and Nursing. 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Montana State University Northern is relatively low at 68% (close to Montana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Montana State University Northern is low - 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Montana State University Northern is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, around $17,100 per year. The additional fees at Montana State University Northern beyond tuition are about $1,600; which comes to $18,700 annually.

Read the details about Montana State University Northern 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
100%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 473 applications were submitted and 473 were accepted, so it is very 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.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,500
Low
Montana State University Northern offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Montana State University Northern, 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.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Montana State University Northern offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $2,500 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Montana State University Northern appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Montana State University Northern Location and Address

Postal Address:
Montana State University Northern
300 W 11th St
Havre, Montana
59501, USA
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