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Montana State University

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Montana State at a Glance

Montana Hall

Montana Hall Administrative building, built in 1896.
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Location:
Bozeman, MT
Setting:
Town
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$6,168
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,651
Room & Board:
$7,900
Full-Time Undergrads:
8,962
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,800
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School Website:
www.montana.edu
Admissions Website:
www.montana.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.montana.edu/wwwfa
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
64 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1000–1260
Average ACT Scores:
21–27

Best Things

  • The mountain setting
  • The laid-back attitude
  • The duck pond
  • People-watching on the Mall on a sunny day
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Lack of public transportation
  • Food service
  • Near-complete focus on the sciences and engineering
  • The totally apathetic attitude
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $10K-20K, Student Body: 10000-20000, Montana, Town, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Many students at MSU, mainly those from out-of-state, are surprised that they ended up here. What they find even more surprising is that they never want to leave. Academics find a great research university and exceptional learning environment. Skiers look out their windows to see countless backcountry and ski hill opportunities. Coffeeshop connoisseurs could sample different drinks for weeks, and young philosophers could sit around for hours throwing ideas out to one another. Where the school is lacking, the town and surroundings compensate, and vice versa. An education should consist of more than sitting in a classroom, and MSU realizes this.

Attracting people who love life and are happy in their current situations, MSU and Bozeman have a pleasant atmosphere. The only problem with this is the unwillingness to change, which causes a lot of issues to stagnate in the community. Overall, MSU is a place where the happiness is infectious, as is the relaxed state of mind. Everyone is accepted, and people from different backgrounds love to mix. Most often, the people who
are not happy here are those who dislike fun, nature,
and getting an education.

Montana State Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Montana State University

Anonymous

Montana State University Student

I have found a really great match...

I have found a really great match here at MSU, so I would definitely say that I want spend the rest of my school career here. The overall mix of natural beauty and the opportunity to study is perfect for me.

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Overall Experience at Montana State University

Anonymous

Montana State University Student

Being at Montana State has been a...

Being at Montana State has been a great experience, hands down one of the best choices of my life. In Bozeman, there’s no such thing as a stranger, just a friend you haven’t made yet. There is always something to do, either scholastically or socially.

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Anonymous

Montana State University Student

Recently, I’ve really enjoyed...

Recently, I’ve really enjoyed being here, but my first year it was kind of hard getting into the swing of things. I recommend being a full-time student because it will help you get into the college life quicker.

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