MSU
Montana State University
211 Montana Hall, Bozeman, United StatesOverview of Montana State University (MSU)
About this school
- www.montana.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,040
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:14,400
- Men:7,923 Men (55.0%)
- Women:6,477 Women (45.0%)
Location
Admission Information (MSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Montana State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Bozeman, MT 59717 |
Phone | (406) 994-2452 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 83% of 15,996 applicants were admitted |
Women | 71% of 8,638 applicants were admitted |
Men | 97% of 7,358 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 4,451 (34%) of 13,256 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,011 (33%) of 6,098 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,440 (34%) of 7,158 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.38 |
375 And Above | 32% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 16% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 6% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 14% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 43% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 36% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 6% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (MSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,223|Out-of-state: $23,927 (33.95%)
- Room & Board: - $9,250 (43.48%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,350 (6.35%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,450 (16.22%)
Payment Plans
Montana State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002532 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,995 (78.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,186 (59.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,121 (94.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 456 (40.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 76% |
Average Award | $1,154 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 861 (76.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,967 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 879 (78.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,745 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 73 (6.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 407 (16.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,798 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 7,706 (64.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 5,393 (70.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 5,186 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,649 (31.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 74% |
Average Award | $11,308 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,767 (72.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,905 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,299 (82.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,378 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 173 (3.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,230 (10.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,012 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 55% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,254 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (MSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
600
Part-Time Faculty
438
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
49%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 31% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 18% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 13% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 12% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 8% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 7% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 19% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Montana State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
46.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.0%
Programs & Majors (MSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (56)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Mechanization, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Technical Teacher Education
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (57)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Ecology
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Geosciences
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Human Development
- Immunology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Infectious Diseases
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Microbiology
- Natural Resources
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Sciences
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Range Science
- School Psychology
- Statistics
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life (MSU)
Location & Geography
Population
39,860
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
1,850 acres
Weather
Temperature | 9.6 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September |
Rain | 97 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Bozeman |
Nearest Train Station | 290 mile(s) from campus in Havre |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
25% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
75%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bobcats |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, racquetball, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Montana State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, spurs, inter-varsity christian fellowship, campus crusade for christ, fangs, mortar board
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,248
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.0% Asian
- 0.7% Black/African-American
- 4.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 87.1% White
- 1.7% Unknown
International Students
3.3%
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
2,040
Student Resources (MSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Chemistry32 Documents
- Economics7 Documents
- SPNS - Spanish6 Documents
- BIOM - Microbiology5 Documents
- SOCI - Sociology4 Documents
Popular Courses
- M-273Q - Multivariable CalculusMathematics
- M-172Q - Calculus IIMathematics
- M-221 - Introduction to Linear AlgebraMathematics
- M-161Q - Survey of CalculusMathematics
- M-274 - Introduction to Differential EquationMathematics
Popular Professors
- Dr. Sara BrancoBIOM-360
- Anja GruberECNS-303
- Margaret ThorsenSOCI 101
- SanchezSPNS-101
- Anton BekkermanAGBE-321
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