Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1065 and 1285 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 24
Popular programs at Montana State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business/Commerce, General. | 292 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 261 | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering. | 179 | |
| 4 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 148 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 109 | |
| 6 | Computer Science. | 100 | |
| 7 | Chemical Engineering. | 85 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 83 | |
| 9 | Sociology. | 77 | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 76 | |
| 11 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 69 | |
| 12 | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 68 | |
| 13 | Civil Engineering. | 66 | |
| 14 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 64 | |
| 15 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 57 | |
| 16 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 56 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 54 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 53 | |
| 19 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 49 | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 48 |
Showing top 20 of 50 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University?
Montana State University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Montana State University?
Admitted students at Montana State University typically score between 1065 and 1285 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Montana State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Montana State University is approximately $22,499 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Montana State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Montana State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
