Montana State University
Bozeman, MT. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Bozeman, MT · Remote town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 14,451 |
| Acceptance rate | 73% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1070–1290 · 27% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1050–1270 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 20–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 57% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $25,905 in-state · $50,732 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $38 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Health professions & nursing, Biology, Family & consumer sciences.
Strongest majors at Montana State
- Math & statistics at Montana State: #372 of 697 schools, score 46/100, about 39 graduates a year
- Computer science at Montana State: #369 of 691 schools, score 48/100, about 102 graduates a year
- History at Montana State: #370 of 692 schools, score 48/100, about 35 graduates a year
- Biology at Montana State: #407 of 692 schools, score 49/100, about 224 graduates a year
- Languages at Montana State: #355 of 586 schools, score 46/100, about 19 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Montana State: #419 of 689 schools, score 45/100, about 29 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Montana State: #267 of 434 schools, score 48/100, about 441 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Montana State: #412 of 668 schools, score 53/100, about 122 graduates a year