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Montana State University
Explore admissions details for Montana State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About MSU
Montana State University is a public institution in Bozeman, MT. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Montana State University is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 87%. Reported student size is about 14,472, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Montana State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Montana State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
87%
Average SAT
1,154
Average ACT
24
Student Size
14,472
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
MSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Montana State University sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average SAT shown here is 1,154, and the midpoint ACT composite is 24. Graduation rate is 57%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Montana State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
87%
Graduation Rate
57%
SAT Average
1,154
ACT Composite
24
SAT Reading
595
SAT Math
590
Graduation Rate
57%
Control
Public
MSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Montana State University reports in-state tuition of $8,083 and out-of-state tuition of $31,337. Average net price is $20,593, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $23,779 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $22,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Montana State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
Average Net Price
$20,593
Attendance Cost
$23,779
Average Net Price
$20,593
Cost of Attendance
$23,779
Median Debt
$22,500
MSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Montana State University enrolls about 14,472 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,263.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Montana State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
14,472
Median Earnings
$53,263
MSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Montana State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Montana State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Montana State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to MSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether MSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Montana State University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
MSU GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
MSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University?
Montana State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 87% in this dataset.
How competitive is Montana State University?
Montana State University is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for Montana State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Montana State University cost?
Montana State University reports in-state tuition of $8,083, out-of-state tuition of $31,337, and an average net price of $20,593.
What test scores are shown for Montana State University?
Montana State University shows an average SAT of 1,154 and an ACT composite midpoint of 24.
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