Montana State University

Common Data Set 2021-22

Acceptance Rate

73.1%

Applications

26,667

Admitted

19,481

Enrolled

3,387

SAT Composite 25th

1,080

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$53,263
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
57%
6-year completion
Average net price
$22,499
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$22,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction456fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)406
Main Phone Number:994-0211
WWW Home Page Address:www.montana.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):406
Admissions Phone Number:994-2452
Admissions Email Address:admissions@montana.edu
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents21188193
Hispanic/Latino230747755
Black or African American, non-Hispanic236673
White, non-Hispanic32491209212360
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic58213216
Asian, non-Hispanic34148155
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic51313
Two or more races, non-Hispanic218763774
Race and/or ethnicity unknown30118129
Total38681434814668
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma64
Associate degrees117
Bachelor's degrees2638
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees406
Post-master's certificates2
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship64
Doctoral degrees, professional practice26
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort5653451592505
Did not persist2126
Final cohort56334415922499
Completed in less than four years90532742742
Completed in less than five years9161335487
Completed in less than six years271480121
Total completers2381659471350
Six-year graduation rate48%59.5%54%54%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort406145023842384
Did not persist3215
Final cohort404144923792379
Completed in less than four years101484700700
Completed in less than five years8784332503
Completed in less than six years262391140
Total completers2282089071343
Six-year graduation rate51.5%62.6%56.5%56.5%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohort9787
Did not persist00
Final cohort9787
Completed program in less than two years1722
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time1722
Completed program in less than four years15Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time1813
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate75.5%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied1142115246Not reportedNot reported
Admitted897210509Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled18541533Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported1533Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time266215Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Social studies3
History2
Mathematics4
Foreign language2
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT26.31017
ACT41.51607
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite10801280Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing540650Not reported
SAT math530650Not reported
ACT composite2027Not reported
ACT math1927Not reported
ACT English1926Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8009.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59938.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49910.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.1
SAT Math: 700-80010.3
SAT Math: 600-69935.2
SAT Math: 500-59942.6
SAT Math: 400-4999.9
SAT Math: 300-3991.9
SAT Math: 200-2990.1
SAT Composite: 1400-16008.1
SAT Composite: 1200-139940.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119941.1
SAT Composite: 800-99910.0
SAT Composite: 600-7990.6
SAT Composite: 400-5990.1
ACT Composite: 30-3614.3
ACT Composite: 24-2937.5
ACT Composite: 18-2339.0
ACT Composite: 12-179.3
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class19.8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class44.4
Percent in top half of high school graduating class74.2
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class25.8
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class7.8
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:59.8
Percent who had GPA of 4.019.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.249.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9912.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.493.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.8
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.0
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:38
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Priority Date: Month9
Priority Date: Day15
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied8891063Not reported1988
Admitted573656Not reported1258
Enrolled318296Not reported632
Application for Admission
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:⇒ Click or tap here to enter text.

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)64%
Percent of males who join fraternities5%
Percent of females who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing89%
Percent who live off campus or commute11%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)47%
Percent of males who join fraternities5%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing31%
Percent who live off campus or commute69%
Percent of students age 25 and older10%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18.3
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.4
Average age of full-time students20.6
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district56545654
Tuition: in-state56545654
Tuition: out-of-state2608626086
Tuition: nonresident2608626086
Required fees18741874
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies145014501450
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation390839083908
Other expenses390839083908
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$236
In-state (out-of-district):$236
Out-of-state:$1,087

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients467142587
Average institutional non-need grant167219501038
Athletic grant recipients2915814
Average athletic grant1133595845993
Reporting Year
Academic Year2021-2022 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$15,011,300
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$107,255
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,122,000
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,106,220
Total Scholarships/Grants$22,346,800
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,683,100
Federal Work-Study$450,424
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$236,849
Total Self-Help$25,370,300
Parent Loans$9,929,870
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$849,286
Athletic Awards$474,429
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$174,245
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,967,060
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,319,630
Total Scholarships/Grants$6,460,940
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,581,900
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$4,457
Total Self-Help$14,586,400
Parent Loans$15,486,500
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$32,792,200
Athletic Awards$1,598,170
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates2792120172111
Applied for need-based aid228277921179
Determined to have financial need11444866881
Awarded any aid10394476784
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid8363353570
Awarded need-based self-help aid6773175533
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid7416410
Need fully met3501153111
Average percentage of need met696452
Average financial aid package121381134610145
Average need-based scholarship or grantNot reported58264901
Average need-based self-help awardNot reported68436828
Average need-based loan5970Not reportedNot reported
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program9424926363
Federal loan programs9214822751
Institutional loan programs000
State loan programs000
Private student loans122631806
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:⇒ For Fall 2022, we are instituting a first-generation- in-college grant for Montana resident students. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2021- 2022

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty6075011108
Members of minority groups12164185
Females287314601
Males320187507
Nonresidents16521
Doctorate or other terminal degree49683579
Master's, but not terminal master's6891159
Bachelor's degree211940
Unknown or other highest degree22308330
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students14,270
and ____ faculty774
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students20781
10-19 students20781
20-29 students616222
30-39 students487100
40-49 students2173
50-99 students1372
100+ students1425
Total983

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