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Colleges / Montana State University

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate73%
Acceptance Rate73%

About MSU

Montana State University is a public, state university in the town of Bozeman, Montana. MSU was founded in 1893. The university enrolls around 16,688 students per year, including 14,631 undergrad students.

MSU Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into MSU. Around 73% of applicants get into MSU each year. In 2022, 28,794 students applied to MSU and 21,116 were admitted.

Montana State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 27%

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MSU Campus Tours

Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana,.

If you would like to see MSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Bozeman, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bozeman Yellowstone International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Montana State University and Bozeman are like without leaving home.

College Info

201 Strand Union Building (SUB) P.O. Box 172190 Bozeman, MT 59717

Campus Setting: Small Town

MSU Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to MSU is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to MSU is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

MSU SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1070 - 1270

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Math SAT Range

530 - 640

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Reading SAT Range

540 - 650

MSU Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,027

In State

$40,594

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,824
$27,391
Fees
$1,903
$1,903
Housing
$11,300
$11,300
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at MSU is like? There are approximately 16,688 students enrolled at MSU, including 14,631 undergraduate students and 2,057 graduate students. 65% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from MT and 51% percent of students are from other states.

65%

Full Time

14%

Part Time

49%

In State

51%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

16,688

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,727

Out-of-State

$29,294

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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