Montana State University-Northern

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,496

2023 Average Net Price

$11,789

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

100%

604 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,021

67.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.6%

36 Graduates

About

Montana State University-Northern is a higher education institution located in Hill County, MT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Montana State University-Northern were Diesel Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (24 degrees), and Registered Nursing (18 degrees).

In 2023, 269 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montana State University-Northern. 41.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (210 degrees), 7.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $4,496, which is $−24,784 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montana State University-Northern was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 286 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $4,496, which is $24,784 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,789.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Montana State University-Northern received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,496

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Montana State University-Northern was $4,496. The cost of tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $−24,784 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Montana State University-Northern (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,789

2023 Value

7.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Montana State University-Northern had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,789. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Montana State University-Northern grew by 7.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montana State University-Northern (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,700

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montana State University-Northern was of $7,700 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Montana State University-Northern (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Montana State University-Northern received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montana State University-Northern (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montana State University-Northern was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 286 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Montana State University-Northern received 604 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 1.51% annual growth. Out of those 604 applicants, 604 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 1,021 students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Montana State University-Northern has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

604

Accepted Out of 604

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Montana State University-Northern was 100% (604 admissions from 604 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 100%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 1.51%, while admissions grew by 1.51%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Montana State University-Northern (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2016)

Scores Submitted (2016)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Montana State University-Northern in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Montana State University-Northern had a total enrollment of 1,021 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University-Northern is 693 students and the part-time enrollment is 328. This means that 67.9% of students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montana State University-Northern, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 18.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 1.67% Black or African American, and 0.294% Asian.

Students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (45.3%), followed by White Female (24.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montana State University-Northern in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,021 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University-Northern is 693 and the part-time enrollment is 328. This means that 67.9% of students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Montana State University-Northern (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montana State University-Northern was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Montana State University-Northern had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Montana State University-Northern (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
679 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
188 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montana State University-Northern is 66.5% White, 18.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 1.67% Black or African American, and 0.294% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 45 fewer women than men received degrees from Montana State University-Northern. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montana State University-Northern is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 7.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (29 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Montana State University-Northern is Diesel Mechanics Technology (26 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (24 degrees) and Registered Nursing (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montana State University-Northern, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Police officers (135,241 people), Other managers (107,807 people), Construction managers (53,769 people), Software developers (44,427 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (34,762 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Agriculture (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), and Agriculture (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montana State University-Northern.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
19 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montana State University-Northern was General Business Administration & Management with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Montana State University-Northern according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Montana State University-Northern by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 21.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Montana State University-Northern completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Montana State University-Northern is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
210 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montana State University-Northern is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 7.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (29 degrees).

1.12% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
126 degrees awarded
White Female
84 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montana State University-Northern is white male (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (84 degrees).

Operations

Montana State University-Northern has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 323k (2.89%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Montana State University-Northern had a total salary expenditure of 24.8M. Montana State University-Northern employs 25 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Montana State University-Northern are Male Assistant professor (16), Male Associate professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern are: Management, with 34 employees, Service, with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$11.1M

2023 Endowment

12%

growth from 2022

Montana State University-Northern has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Montana State University-Northern grew 12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montana State University-Northern (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Montana State University-Northern paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($24.8M) and a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.31% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Montana State University-Northern paid a total of $3.03M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern were Management with 34 employees, Service with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Montana State University-Northern.

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