Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.1k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,446
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,446
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$21,529
Net price (after aid)$20,593
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$16,713
$30k – $48k$17,165
$48k – $75k$20,572
$75k – $110k$23,456
$110k+$23,771
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,263
Median debt at graduation$22,500
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans32%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.1k
below avg
Out-of-state
$31.3k
Net price
$20.6k
Pell
17%
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental Science
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb DevelopmentCybersecurity
Business
ManagementFinanceMarketing
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
1060 - 1270
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Montana State University
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- Where is Montana State University located?
- Montana State University is located in Bozeman, MT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Montana State University?
- Montana State University is a public university based in MT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Montana State University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Montana State University?
- Montana State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,083 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Montana State University?
- Montana State University reports total enrollment of approximately 16,560 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Montana State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Montana State University.
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