Montana State University-Northern

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Montana State University Northern Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Montana State University Northern's admissions stats.

Montana State University Northern 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	3.93%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	No

Montana State University-Northern Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Montana State University-Northern.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Montana State University Northern?

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Montana State University Northern does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Montana State University-Northern Admissions

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Is Montana State University Northern Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Montana State University Northern is moderately difficult. Montana State University Northern evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Montana State University Northern accepted 64% of students, about 242 of the 378 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Montana State University Northern, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing program is program very difficult.

Transferring to Montana State University-Northern

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Montana State University Northern

Montana State University Northern has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Montana State University Northern Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Montana State University Northern

Curious about the factors that are considered by Montana State University Northern during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important

Make sure to check with Montana State University Northern for more information on admission factors.

Montana State University Northern Application Requirements

To apply to Montana State University Northern, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Montana State University Northern's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2.5
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Montana State University Northern?

Students admitted to Montana State University Northern have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 78.07% submitted a class rank. At Montana State University Northern 3.93% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 14.04% were in the top 25% and 42.7% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Montana State University-Northern, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Montana State University Northern directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Montana State University Northern considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Montana State University Northern does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Montana State University Northern?

What is a Good ACT Score for Montana State University Northern?

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More Information on Transferring to Montana State University-Northern

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Montana State University Northern. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Montana State University Northern during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Montana State University Northern Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Montana State University Northern?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Montana State University Northern.

Does Montana State University Northern accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Montana State University Northern does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Montana State University Northern?

✅ Montana State University Northern is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Montana State University Northern's acceptance rate?

✅ Montana State University Northern's acceptance rate is 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Montana State University Northern?

❌ Montana State University Northern does not offer early decision.

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