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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
2.9Above Average
87%
Open Admissions
57%
Graduation
About Montana State University
Montana State University is a public four-year institution located in Bozeman, Montana. With an enrollment of approximately 14,472 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 57%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,263 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,593 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
87%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
57%
Enrollment
14,472
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,263
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,593
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
530
Median
590
75th
630
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
24
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$31,337/yr
In-State Tuition$8,083/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,593/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$82,372
10-Year Earnings
$532,630
ROI Multiple
6.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Montana State University
Student Outcomes
57%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$53k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
14,472
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
