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Montana State University –Northern or MSU- Northern is a public institution located in Havre, Montana. Established in 1929, it is a part of the Montana State University system. Initially known as Northern Montana College, it was renamed in 1994 to its current name. In the same year, the Montana University System decided to merge the smaller campuses with the two main universities – the University of Montana, Missoula and the Montana State University, Bozeman. More than 1200 students enroll in the university annually.
MSU – Northern offers a variety of academic programs, including agricultural science and management, engineering technique, mechanics and repair, as well as others. The institution also offers graduate as well as extended university programs, which are non-traditional academic programs such as motorcycle safety, summer session and others.
The institution fields both men’s and women’s athletics teams in basketball, rodeo, volleyball and golf, among others. The teams belong to the Frontier Conference and the institution also offers athletic financial aid to students who require it.
The campus of Montana State Northern is in Havre, MT, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Montana State Northern include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Montana State Northern is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, education and teaching, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 405. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 403 and 518.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Montana State Northern has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,215 students enrolled (1,093 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Montana State Northern attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Montana State Northern offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Frontier Conference. Montana State Northern offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Montana State University Northern
300 W 11th St
Havre, MT 59501
General Phone: (406) 265-3700
http://WWW.MSUN.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 81 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, education, teacher ed, trade and industrial teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 51 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 41 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Business and Management | 28 | business administration, business management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information science, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electrical/electronic tech, drafting, engineering technician, water quality and recycling tech, industrial tech, metallurgical tech, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 13 | various agricutural courses, agricultural mechanization |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and fitness |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 4 | plumbing |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | community organization |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | educational psychology |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Transportation | 0 | ground transportation |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana State Northern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 97 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Montana State Northern had a total enrollment of 1,215 students (1,093 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 88% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Montana State Northern offers campus housing for 355 of its 1,093 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Havre, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 332 | 234 | 70% | 221 | 94% |
| Men | 201 | 143 | 71% | 136 | 95% |
| Women | 131 | 91 | 69% | 85 | 93% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 405 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 403 | 518 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| 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 | $ 4,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,400 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,008 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,746 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Montana State Northern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253300)
Montana State Northern 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 | academic year | 17 | $57,299 | 3 | $58,099 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $50,580 | 4 | $51,485 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $43,000 | 11 | $42,930 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $32,846 | 4 | $35,636 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $49,417 | 22 | $45,228 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 33 | 160 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 20 | 47 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana State Northern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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