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Montana State University, MSU, is a public, co-educational university in Bozeman, Montana that was founded in 1893 as the Agricultural College of the State of Montana. It was given its present name in 1965. It is situated on 1170 acres and offers Bachelor's degrees in 51 fields, master’s degrees in 41 fields, and doctoral degrees in 18 fields. The colleges and divisions under the university are:
Nicknamed as the Bobcats, MSU athletes participate in NCAA Division I and I-F-C-S for football in the Big Sky Conference. The athletics teams participate in football, volleyball, basketball, skiing, tennis, cross country and other track and field events.
Students attend Montana State Bozeman in Bozeman, MT, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Montana State Bozeman degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, mathematics, science, landscaping and horticulture, art studies, photography and commercial art, architecture and planning, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Montana State Bozeman is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 630.
Montana State Bozeman has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 11,932 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at Montana State Bozeman attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Montana State Bozeman values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Sky Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Montana State University
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
General Phone: (406) 994-0211
http://www.montana.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 275 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 272 | English, history, sociology, foreign language and literature, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 261 | biology, cell biology, geology, physics, bacteriology, chemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 258 | elementary school teaching, education, science teaching, industrial arts teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, agricultural teaching |
| Engineering | 248 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 181 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 150 | family and consumer science, public administration |
| Architecture and Planning | 110 | environmental design, architecture |
| Art Studies | 74 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 71 | cinematography |
| Engineering Technician | 71 | construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Mathematics | 54 | mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 52 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 47 | wildlife management, environmental science, land use planning, conservation |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 43 | horticultural science, range management, plant sciences |
| Animal Science and Care | 34 | animal science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 23 | agricultural management, agricultural mechanization |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana State Bozeman in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,809 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 434 | 41 |
| Doctor's degree | 52 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Montana State Bozeman had a total enrollment of 11,932 students (10,519 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Montana State Bozeman offers campus housing for 3,200 of its 10,519 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bozeman, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,768 | 3,696 | 64% | 2,100 | 57% |
| Men | 3,133 | 2,058 | 66% | 1,179 | 57% |
| Women | 2,635 | 1,638 | 62% | 921 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 45% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,798 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,997 |
| Room and board | $ 7,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,090 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,850 |
Financial Aid:
Montana State Bozeman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253200)
Montana State Bozeman has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $105,942 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $90,582 | 5 | $85,653 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $69,059 | 4 | $69,096 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $52,512 | 5 | $45,416 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $95,320 | 16 | $67,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 104 | $82,342 | 21 | $82,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 72 | $68,232 | 51 | $62,993 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 89 | $61,478 | 72 | $56,270 |
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $46,338 | 34 | $41,779 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 302 | $68,418 | 178 | $58,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 91 | 224 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 41 | 56 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanization, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana State Bozeman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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