At a glance
Average net price
$22,499
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.1%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
14,451
In-state tuition
$8,460
Out-of-state tuition
$33,287
Cost of attendance
$25,905
Median earnings (10y)
$53,263
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,183
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 78.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (34%), social sciences (17%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM34%
- Health13%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services8%
- Business14.2%~2,048 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.2%~1,900 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering12.9%~1,866 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,186 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~792 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.0%~724 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~684 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.2%~610 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.2%~605 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~487 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture3.4%~487 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.3%~477 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~468 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.9%~423 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture1.9%~276 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~227 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~202 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.2%~172 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation1.1%~158 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~133 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~123 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 583 | $41,486 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 545 | $62,767 | $28,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 350 | $56,740 | $25,011 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 293 | $28,081 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 249 | $28,468 | $22,977 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 202 | $69,934 | $22,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 183 | $22,546 | $24,750 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 155 | $53,200 | $25,130 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 152 | $31,434 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 139 | $56,660 | $21,031 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 125 | $25,867 | $11,500 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 124 | $21,505 | $23,625 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 124 | $28,481 | $22,065 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 122 | $24,319 | $24,495 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 119 | $29,344 | $22,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 116 | $27,245 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | $25,455 | $20,472 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 104 | $28,054 | $27,036 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 103 | $55,464 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 93 | $58,139 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 91 | $33,071 | $24,000 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 90 | $30,328 | $24,034 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 88 | $35,575 | $22,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $25,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 72 | $31,168 | $20,540 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 70 | $70,974 | $20,995 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 70 | $63,082 | $27,044 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 69 | $50,934 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 69 | $29,103 | $22,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 68 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 65 | $28,736 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $27,040 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 62 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | $38,741 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 59 | $35,211 | $24,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 58 | $64,779 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics. | Master's | 58 | $43,943 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master's | 54 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 53 | $45,845 | $20,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Montana State University
Montana State University is a large institution located in Bozeman, Montana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 14,451 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Montana State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,499 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,460 for in-state students and $33,287 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,905 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,263 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Montana State University confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (34% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Montana State University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,183. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Bozeman, Montana (city), Montana State University draws students from across Montana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Montana State University
Q.How much does Montana State University cost?
The average net price at Montana State University is $22,499 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,905.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Montana State University?
Montana State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Montana State University?
Montana State University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Montana State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Montana State University graduate earns $53,263 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Montana State University?
Published tuition is $8,460 in-state and $33,287 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Montana State University located?
Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana (ZIP 59717).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Montana State University at their official website.