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Montana Tech of the University of Montana, often called Montana Tech, is a public, coeducational university located in Butte, Montana, United States. It was founded as a mining school in 1893. Montana Tech was formerly named as Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. Later it was renamed as Montana State School of Mines, and then as Montana School of Mines. Finally, in 1994, it was affiliated with the University of Montana and was given its present name. The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various educational fields, including liberal arts, social sciences, occupational training, engineering, industrial hygiene, etc. The campus spreads across an area of nearly 100,000 acres.
Montana Tech is organized into the following schools and colleges:
The athletics teams of Montana Tech are nicknamed Orediggers. Charlie Oredigger is the official mascot of the university. The students of Montana Tech participate in intercollegiate basketball, golf, volleyball and football.
Montana Tech is found in Butte, MT. Butte is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Montana Tech.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Montana Tech is known for its programs in mathematics, engineering, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical adminstration.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Montana Tech has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,900 in 2007 at the school.
Montana Tech offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Frontier Conference. Montana Tech offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
1300 W Park St
Butte, MT 59701-8997
General Phone: (406) 496-4101
http://www.mtech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 142 | engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering, mining and mineral engineering, metallurgical engineering, geological engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 41 | occupational health, medical informatics |
| Business And Management | 39 | business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | web design, computer science, software engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 18 | biology, geological and earth sciences, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 262 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 11 |
In 2007, Montana Tech had a total enrollment of 1,900 students (1,688 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 83% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Montana Tech offers campus housing for 659 of its 1,688 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Butte, 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 | 509 | 461 | 91% | 439 | 95% |
| Men | 308 | 292 | 95% | 280 | 96% |
| Women | 200 | 169 | 84% | 159 | 94% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| 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 | $ 5,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,070 |
| Room and board | $ 5,830 |
| Room charge | $ 2,530 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Montana Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253100)
Montana Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 30 | $56,424 | 8 | $43,688 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $56,424 | 10 | $46,450 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $70,443 | 5 | $71,402 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $58,315 | 6 | $55,287 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $55,596 | 15 | $48,647 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $46,931 | 16 | $44,584 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $60,927 | 42 | $50,757 |
*: 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 | 111 | 39 | 150 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Basketball | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 20 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Informatics
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services 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) Offers athletic scholarships
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