Acceptance
82%
Avg SAT
1183
In-State
$8,460
Grad Rate (4yr)
37%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$53,263
AI Overview
Montana State University sits in Bozeman, where the Rockies meet genuine ranching country—and that backdrop shapes everything from the strong agriculture and life sciences programs to a student body that hikes between classes. The culture balances serious STEM academics with an outdoor-loving, collaborative spirit where students are more likely to help than compete. Self-starters who want hands-on research opportunities and don't mind snow thrive here. The university manages one of the country's premier agricultural experiment station networks, offering undergrads real fieldwork across Montana's diverse ecosystems.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,287
Room & Board
$14,000
Average Net Price
$22,499
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Federal Loans
31%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$53,263Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
102 graduates
$111,728
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
14 graduates
$99,411
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
32 graduates
$98,331
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
38 graduates
$89,002
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
171 graduates
$88,653
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
25 graduates
$88,087
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
70 graduates
$87,590
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
73 graduates
$82,785
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
39 graduates
$80,089
4 yrs after graduation
Agricultural Business and Management
29 graduates
$79,621
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
100+ programsAnd 88 more programs available
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