Montana State University-Northern

Montana State University-Northern is a public, state school in a small town setting in Havre, Montana. Montana State University Northern was founded in 1929 and now enrolls around 1,273 students a year, including 1,208 undergrads. Montana State University Northern offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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Learn more about life at Montana State University Northern on the Student Life page.

Is Montana State University Northern a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Montana State University Northern offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Montana State University-Northern

It is moderately difficult to get into Montana State University Northern. Montana State University Northern admitted 64% of all applicants in 2017. Last year, 378 students applied to Montana State University Northern and 242 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Montana State University Northern

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Montana State University Northern, around 58% return for their sophomore year. Around 30% of students who started at Montana State University Northern earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Montana State University Northern Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Montana State University Northern

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Montana State University Northern meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,054 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $21,365 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Montana State University Northern. Based on this information, how does Montana State University Northern sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Montana State University Northern a good school for you?

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Where is Montana State University Northern?

Montana State University Northern is located in the small town setting of Havre, Montana.

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