Our Promise
MSU's inquiry and research-based curriculum inspires exploration and creativity, and ensures exposure to a broad range of disciplines. Every student participates in a research or creative experience from one of four areas: the arts, humanities, natural science and social sciences.
Our Reputation
Montana State University is one of only 108 institutions - out of 4,600 - designated as "very high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of teaching. This means that MSU is among the top 2% of institutions nationwide in research which translates into significant opportunities for research, scholarship and creative work.
Campus Profile
Degrees offered: associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees
Academic year: fall and spring semesters,
summer sessions
| Enrollment: | 14,660 (Fall 2012) |
| Faculty/student Ratio: | 17:1 (Fall 2012) |
| Average ACT: | 25.2 (entering freshmen, fall 2012) |
| Average high school GPA: | 3.41 (entering freshmen, fall 2012) |
Bobcat Varsity Sports:
Men's Sports: football, basketball, NIRA rodeo, track, cross-country, Alpine and Nordic skiing, tennis and Spirit Squad (cheer and dance)
Women's Sports: volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, tennis, NIRA rodeo, golf, Alpine and Nordic skiing, and Spirit Squad (cheer and dance)
Athletic Conference: Big Sky Conference, NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Campus organizations More than 175 student organizations on campus
Accreditations: regionally accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU); professional schools and departments approved by specialized accrediting organizations
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Founded: 1893
Affiliation: Public unit of the Montana University System; Montana's Land-Grant Institution
Classification: Research University/Very High
Cost to Attend
Estimated yearly costs for freshmen (2012-2013)
Montana Resident
Tuition and fees |
$6,705 |
| Room and board | $8,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,190 |
| Personal/Misc. | $3,220 |
| Total costs | $19,185 |
Non-resident
Tuition and fees |
$20,062 |
| Room and board | $8,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,190 |
| Personal/Misc. | $3,220 |
| Total costs | $32,542 |
