Montana State University
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Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
82.1%
Total Profiles
0
SAT Range
1065–1285
User Accept Rate
N/A
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
Undergrad Enrollment
14,472
Applicants
21,975
Yield Rate
19.1%
Endowment / Student
$19,937
Student:Faculty
18:1
Applicant Profiles
No public profiles yet for this school.
Be the first to contributeWhat you pay
$22,499/ yr
Average net price after grants & scholarships — about $89,996 over four years.
What grads earn
$55,352/ yr
Median earnings 4 years after completion — $58,484 adjusted to national cost of living (local prices 5% below average).
73% of students out-earn a typical high-school graduate (about $28,500) within 10 years.
Field of study
Earnings & debt by major
Opportunity Insights
Economic mobility
Access
6.7%
from the bottom income fifth
Success
22%
of them reach the top fifth
Mobility rate
1.5%
move bottom → top
The mobility rate is how many of Montana State University’s students both start in the bottom income fifth and reach the top — a measure of who the school lifts, not just who it admits.
IPEDS
Net price by family income
Average net price paid by federally-aided students, by family income bracket.
Completion & debt
Finishing & paying back
Grad rate · 8 yr
56%
Completion · all
54%
Completion · Pell
47%
Repaying debt · 3 yr
69%
Median debt
$22,500
Classification
R1 research universityFour-year, large, primarily residentialApplication Funnel
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
Application Volume
Montana State University has become significantly more selective over the past 3 years. Applications are up 50% while admits have stayed relatively flat, driving the acceptance rate down.
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fondling | 6 | — | — | — |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | — | 1 | — |
| Rape | 5 | — | — | — |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
Athletics
Men's
Women's
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
4yr Grad Rate
31%
6yr Grad Rate
54%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings
$53,263