Vision Statement
Montana State University will be the university of choice for those seeking a student-centered learning environment distinguished by innovation and discovery in a Rocky Mountain setting.
Mission Statement
* To provide a challenging and richly diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success.
* To provide an environment that promotes the exploration, discovery, and dissemination of new knowledge.
* To provide a collegial environment for faculty and students in which discovery and learning are closely integrated and highly valued.
* To serve the people and communities of Montana by sharing our expertise and collaborating with others to improve the lives and prosperity of Montanans.
In accomplishing our mission, we remain committed to the wise stewardship of resources through meaningful assessment and public accountability.
Montana State University - Bozeman (MSU) is a public university located in Bozeman, Montana, USA. It is the main campus in the Montana State University System and the state's land-grant university. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 51 fields, master's degrees in 41 fields, and doctoral degrees in 18 fields through its nine colleges.
Over 12,420 students attend MSU, and the university faculty numbers approximately 700 full-time and 420 part-time. The university's main campus in Bozeman is also home to KUSM and the Museum of the Rockies. MSU provides outreach services to citizens and communities statewide through its eight Agricultural Experiment Stations and 60 county and reservation Extension Offices.
MSU was founded in 1893 as the state's land-grant college, and named the "Agricultural College of the State of Montana." Later renamed the "Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts," by the 1920s it was commonly referred to as "Montana State College" (MSC).
Recognizing the institution's growth and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, the state assembly renamed the institution Montana State University on July 1, 1965. Located on the south side of scenic Bozeman, the university's sprawling 1170 acre (4.73 km²) campus is the largest in the state. The elevation of the campus is 4900 feet (1493 m) above sea level.
MSU is the national leader for Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships and is among the top ten institutions in the country for recipients of Goldwater Scholarships. The university counts among its graduates several recipients of the Rhodes and Truman scholarships, and MSU has consistently produced winners of USA Today Academic All-America honors. U.S. News and World Report has routinely listed MSU as one of America's "best buys" for undergraduate education, and ranks it in the third tier of National Universities. Montana State University offers the world's only Master of Fine Arts degree in Science and Natural History Filmmaking, and MSU's Museum of the Rockies is home to the largest T. Rex skull ever found--bigger, even, than "Sue" at the Chicago Field Museum.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 30% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Sky Conference) Basketball (Big Sky Conference) Track (Big Sky Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,221 | $ 14,945 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,106 | $ 13,745 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,114 | $ 1,201 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,283 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,323 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,028 | 35% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,705 | 52% | |
Any Aid: |
84% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 48% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 630 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 74% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
