MSU Description

Montana State University Bozeman has a national and international reputation for its excellence in undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, agriculture, architecture, education, engineering, health and human development, and nursing. It is routinely listed by U.S. News and World Report as one of America's "best buys" for undergraduate education and ranks among the leaders in the number of Goldwater scholarship recipients. It is an institution committed to making history by better positioning today's students for meaningful lives in the globalizing economy of the 21st century.

Our Mission is 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, and to serve the people and communities of Montana by sharing our expertise and collaborating with others to improve the lives and prosperity of Montanans.

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Bozeman is truly a remarkable community. The Bozeman area at large encompasses over 50,000 people with backgrounds and cultures as diverse as the Montana landscape. From cattle ranchers to high tech engineers, the area is home to a breed of people who have come to appreciate an unmatched quality of life. While retaining a small town feel, Bozeman prides itself on offering community activities and programs typically available only in larger, metropolitan areas. Combine the wide array of resources with an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and it's easy to understand why Bozeman ranks as one of the nation's most liveable cities.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bobcats

Website

www.montana.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,988

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,651

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

12,347

MSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,519
Freshman Class
2,070
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,347

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
87%
Part-Time
13%

Gender of Students

Women
45%
Men
55%

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
1%
Caucasian
88%
Latino
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%