Montana Technological University: Review & Facts

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

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Montana Technological University is a small four-year, public school with 1,625 students enrolled. This college was established in 1893 and is one of the 3 schools located in Butte, Montana.

Academic Offerings

Montana Technological University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
32
Montana Technological University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Natural Resources and Environment, Nursing, and Business. 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 good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Montana Technological University is fair at 72% (above Montana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Good
The graduation rate at Montana Technological University is below average: 58%. Approximately 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Montana Technological University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, $21,500 annually. The additional fees at Montana Technological University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,800; which totals $23,300 a year.

Read the details about Montana Technological 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
89%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,757 applications were submitted and 1,572 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Montana Technological University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Montana Technological University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, 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 Technological 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.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Montana Technological University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,700 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Montana Technological 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
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 data, Montana Technological University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Montana Technological University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Montana Technological University
1300 W Park St
Butte, Montana
59701-8997, USA
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