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Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,757

Acceptance Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$8,083

At a Glance

Total Students

14,472

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

32%

Median Debt

$22,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Montana State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 86.8% and a student body of 14,472. The university has a retention rate of 77.9% and a graduation rate of 57.1%. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 32.4% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition is $8,083. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,828. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,757, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,263.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 54% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Montana State University, Bozeman alumni earn a median salary of $44,828. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $44,757. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $53,263. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.

Montana State University, Bozeman has an 86.8% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 57.1%, and the retention rate is 77.9%. The total student population is 14,472. In-state tuition costs $8,083, and 32.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Bozeman, Montana

Bozeman, MT 59717

Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montana State University has an acceptance rate of 86.8%.