Montana State University is a public, state college in the town of Bozeman, Montana. MSU was founded in 1893. The college enrolls around 16,841 students per year, including 14,668 undergrads.
It is moderately difficult to get into MSU. The acceptance rate at MSU is 73%. In 2022, 26,667 students applied to MSU and 19,481 were admitted.
Montana State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 73% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA | 3.5 |
Test Optional | May require tests |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26.3% |
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Montana State University is locatedin Bozeman, Montana,.
If you would like to see MSU for yourself, be sure to 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.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
ACT Range
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Estimated Chance
27 and Above
20 to 27
20 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$20,070
In State$39,500
Out-of-StateWondering what life at MSU is like? There are approximately 16,841 students enrolled at MSU, including 14,668 undergraduate students and 2,173 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 53% percent are from MT and 47% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time53%
In State47%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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