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Montana State University
Bozeman,
MT
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate73%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
1070 - 1270
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
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
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 Time14%
Part Time49%
In State51%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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