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Butte, MT · Bozeman, MT
| Montana Technological University | Montana State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,481/yr | $22,499/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,914/yr | $17,797/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,750 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,733/yr | $18,570/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,187/yr | $21,977/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,843/yr | $24,732/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,595/yr | $25,905/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $199/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,120/yr | $14,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,120/yr | $14,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $1,450/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,682/yr | $4,026/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,786/yr | $25,905/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,340/yr | $8,460/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,150/yr | $33,287/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1260 | 1065–1285 |
| SAT average | 1126 | 1183 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 21–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 18–26 | English 20–27 · Math 19–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,623 | 21,975 |
| Students accepted | 1,459 | 19,081 |
| Students who enrolled | 294 | 3,634 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 78% | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | 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 | 58% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,329/yr | $53,263/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,114–$82,037 | $31,991–$78,911 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,356/yr | $44,757/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,895/yr | $48,622/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 35% · Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Engineering 13% · Health Professions 8% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 35% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 23% of degrees | Engineering — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Public Health — $108,776/yr | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician — $77,139/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 52% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,480 | 14,451 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 205 | 2,089 |
| Average professor pay | $8,585/mo | $9,762/mo |
| Full-time professors | 77% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $38,398 | $56,045 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Butte, MT | Bozeman, MT |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1900 | 1893 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Men | 63% | 54% |
| Women | 37% | 47% |
| White students | 77% | 83% |
| Black students | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Other / not reported | 8.7% | 2.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 5.4% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 7.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,441/yr | $9,613/yr |
| Endowment | $70.2M | $313.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 460 | 4,764 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,070/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,076/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | 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 | 8 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 271 | 313 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.2M | $7.1M |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | $32.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.4M | $33.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $34,767 | $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.