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Montana State University
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Annual Tuition
$8,083
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
86.8%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
57.1%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$53,263
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Montana State University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Bozeman, MT. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,083, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
86.8%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$32,332
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$23,263
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$200,298
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$432,928
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Montana State University is $22,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,083
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.9%
Success
57.1%
In-State Cost
$8,083
Age 25+ Students
7.8%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
3,444 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.