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Helena, MT · Bozeman, MT
| Carroll College | Montana State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,960/yr | $22,499/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,072/yr | $17,797/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,757 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,329/yr | $18,570/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,139/yr | $21,977/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,919/yr | $24,732/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,005/yr | $25,905/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $273/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,548/yr | $14,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,624/yr | $14,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,450/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,372/yr | $4,026/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,626/yr | $25,905/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,484/yr | $8,460/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,484/yr | $33,287/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1050–1300 | 1065–1285 |
| SAT average | 1200 | 1183 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–28 · Math 21–27 | English 20–27 · Math 19–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,787 | 21,975 |
| Students accepted | 1,298 | 19,081 |
| Students who enrolled | 273 | 3,634 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 5% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,772/yr | $53,263/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,237–$82,374 | $31,991–$78,911 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 91% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,507/yr | $44,757/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,040/yr | $48,622/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 32% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Engineering 13% · Health Professions 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 32% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Engineering — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,007/yr | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician — $77,139/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,092 | 14,451 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 44 | 2,089 |
| Average professor pay | $7,620/mo | $9,762/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $82,088 | $56,045 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Helena, MT | Bozeman, MT |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1909 | 1893 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| Men | 41% | 54% |
| Women | 59% | 47% |
| White students | 79% | 83% |
| Black students | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5.5% |
| Other / not reported | 7% | 2.2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 20% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,107/yr | $9,613/yr |
| Endowment | $81.0M | $313.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,050 | 4,764 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,530/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,094/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 342 | 313 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | $7.1M |
| Athletics budget | $7.1M | $32.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.1M | $33.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $51,757 | $476,247 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.