Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1893Small citySEVP certified
About
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68, and doctoral degrees in 35 through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part-time faculty. In the Carnegie Classification, MSU is placed among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity", one of only two universities in Montana to receive this distinction with a "very high undergraduate" enrollment profile. The university had research expenditures of $257.9 million in 2024.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$33,783
- Estimated total for international students
- US$51,778
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$8,948
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$26,943
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,451
- Graduate students
- 2,089
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 18 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 540–645 · Maths 525–640
- ACT
- 21–27
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$59,536
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (190)
Bachelor's degrees61 subjects
Agricultural Business and ManagementAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial EngineeringLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees53 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBotany/Plant BiologyChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHomeland SecurityIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPlant SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementZoology/Animal Biology
Doctoral degrees29 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPlant SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees9 subjects
Air TransportationCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSecurity Science and Technology
Undergraduate certificates17 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCarpentersClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Homeland SecurityPrecision Metal Working
Graduate certificates20 subjects
Biology, GeneralChemistryComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth-Related Knowledge and SkillsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhysicsPlant SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.