Location
Bozeman, Montana, USA
Type
University
Population
53,290
Students
17,000
International %
2
Campuses
Description
Montana State University is a Carnegie top-tier research university surrounded by millions of acres of wilderness. Founded in 1893 as the state’s first land-grant university, MSU is committed to honoring the natural world and each other through service, stewardship, and collaboration.
Ranking
Carnegie Classification
R1 Very High Research Activity
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#139 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
QS World University Ranking, 2025
#296 in National Universities (tie)
Undergraduate Program
Graduate Program
Cost per year, $
Total
51,502
Fees
7,272
Housing
13,446
Tuition
30,784
Min Grades (GPA)
Direct
Min Grades (GPA):
GPA, 4.0 scale
2.5
GPA, 5.0 scale
3.2
Min Grades (English exams):
act
Eng 20+
esl
Completion of level 112
fls
Completion of level 8
pbt
525
pte
48
SAT
Reading & Writing
EBRW 440 or Writing 25+
gcse
C/4 or above on English
ITEP
3.7
OHLA Level
Adv Level 2 or Elite
IELTS (Academic)
6
Duolingo
110
toeflInternetBased
71
Cambridge Certificate
169
Degrees
Montana State University
Agricultural Business, BS
Agricultural Technology Education, BS
Animal Science, BS – STEM designated
Cell Biology and Neuroscience, BS – STEM designated
Environmental Horticulture, BS – STEM designated
Environmental Sciences, BS – STEM designated
Microbiology, BS – STEM designated
Natural Resources, BS – STEM designated
Plant Science, BS – STEM designated
Ranching Systems, BS
Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems, BS – STEM designated
Art, BA
Environmental Design, BA
Film and Photography, BA
Fine Arts, BFA
Music Education, BME
Music Technology, BA
Music, BA
Business, BS
Community Health, BS
Early Childhood Education Preschool, BS
Elementary Education K-8, BS
Food and Nutrition, BS
Health and Physical Education K-12, BS
Hospitality Management, BS
Human Development & Family Science, BS
Kinesiology, BS
Secondary Education, BS
Sustainable Food & Bioenergy, BS – STEM designated
Biological Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Biomedical Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Chemical Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Civil Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Computer Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Computer Science, BA
Computer Science, BS – STEM designated
Construction Engineering Technology, BS – STEM designated
Electrical Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Environmental Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Financial Engineering, BS
Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, BS – STEM designated
Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS – STEM designated
Mechanical Engineering, BS – STEM designated
American Studies, BA
Anthropology, BS
Asian Studies, BA
Biological Sciences, BS – STEM designated
Chemistry and Biochemistry, BS – STEM designated
Earth Sciences, BS – STEM designated
Economics, BS
English, BA
History, BA
Liberal Studies, BA
Mathematics, BS – STEM designated
Modern Language & Literatures, BA
Philosophy, BA
Physics, BS – STEM designated
Political Science, BA
Psychology, BS
Sociology, BS
Nursing, BS
Associate of Arts, AAS
Associate of Science, AAS
Culinary Arts, AAS
Drafting and CAD Technology, AAS – STEM designated
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, AAS
Interior Design, AAS
IT Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, AAS
IT Network Technology, AAS
Photonics and Laser Technology, AAS – STEM designated