Avg Earnings (5yr)
$44,757
Acceptance Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$8,083
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $53,263 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 86.8%, average SAT score 1183, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,183
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
540–645
SAT Math (middle 50%)
525–640
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
21–27
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
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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