Montana State University

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,330

0% growth from 2015

2016 Average Net Price

$14,953

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

5.42%

Default Rate

2016 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

15,996 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

16,359

78.3% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

52.8%

1,105 Graduates

About

Costs

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

Montana State University is a higher education institution located in Gallatin County, MT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Montana State University were General Business (220 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (219 degrees), and General Family & Consumer Sciences (212 degrees).

In 2016, 3,005 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montana State University. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (2,561 degrees), 26.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University is $5,330, which is $-20,526 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($25,856).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University is $5,330, which is $-20,526 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($25,856).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,953.

In 2016, 44% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 42% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,330

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Montana State University was $5,330. The cost of tuition at Montana State University is $-20,526 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($25,856).

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Average Net Price

$14,953

2016 Value

3.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Montana State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,953. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Montana State University grew by 3.73%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,650

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montana State University was of $8,650 in 2016. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 3.22% between 2015 and 2016. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

42%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Montana State University received grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 4.35% with respect to 2015, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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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.

5.42%

2015 Default Rate

178

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Montana State University was 5.42%, which represents 178 out of the 3285 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.

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Admissions

Montana State University received 15,996 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 7.96% annual growth. Out of those 15,996 applicants, 13,256 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 16,359 students enrolled at Montana State University in 2016, and 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Montana State University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

13,256

Accepted Out of 15,996

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Montana State University was 82.9% (13,256 admissions from 15,996 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 82.9%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants grew by 7.96%, while admissions grew by 7.97%.

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SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage

1,103

Scores Submitted

31% of enrolled first-time students at Montana State University in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Montana State University has a total enrollment of 16,359 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University is 12,814 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,545. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Montana State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montana State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.69% Two or More Races, 1.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.978% Asian, 0.617% Black or African American, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montana State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (46.1%), followed by White Female (37.7%) and Two or More Races Male (1.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (37.5%) and Two or More Races Female (3.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montana State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,359 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University is 12,814 and the part-time enrollment is 3,545. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at Montana State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

76%

2016 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 was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), Montana State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    13,630

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    605

  3. Two or More Races

    604

The enrolled student population at Montana State University is 83.3% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.69% Two or More Races, 1.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.978% Asian, 0.617% Black or African American, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 51.9% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.36% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 269 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2016, 61 more women than men received degrees from Montana State University. The majority of degree recipients at Montana State University are white (2,561 degrees awarded). There were 26.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Montana State University is General Business (220 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (219 degrees) and General Family & Consumer Sciences (212 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Montana State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (212 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Miscellaneous managers

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 are Miscellaneous managers (171,304 people), Postsecondary teachers (106,755 people), Architects, except naval (100,591 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (88,105 people), and Physicians & surgeons (72,733 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University are Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (212 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Agriculture (88 degrees), and Physical Sciences (125 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians & 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 are Physicians & surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Dentists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Montana State University are Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (212 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Agriculture (88 degrees), and Physical Sciences (125 degrees).

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Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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 are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (194,754 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (180,900 people), Elementary & secondary schools (161,516 people), Hospitals (112,586 people), and Construction (75,976 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University are Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (212 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Agriculture (88 degrees), and Physical Sciences (125 degrees).

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Degrees

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.

Most Common

  1. General Business

    220 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    219 degrees awarded

  3. General Family & Consumer Sciences

    212 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montana State University was General Business with 220 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 1,472

  2. 1,533

In 2016, 1,472 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University, which is 0.96 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,533).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 9.77 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 205 degrees were awarded to women at Montana State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.54 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 20% of students graduating from Montana State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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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.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Montana State University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (67.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.905% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    2,561 degrees awarded

  2. Two or More Races

    96 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montana State University is white (2,561 degrees awarded). There were 26.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

1.93% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    1,310 degrees awarded

  2. White Male

    1,251 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races Male

    54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Montana State University is white female (1,310 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,251 degrees).

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Operations

Montana State University has an endowment valued at nearly $127M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $4.08M (3.21%), compared to the 1.54% average return ($4.18M on $271M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2015, Montana State University had a total expenditure of $401M. Of that $401M, they spent $180M on salaries and $401M on benefits.

Montana State University employs 176 Professors, 157 Associate professors, and 150 Assistant professors. Most academics at Montana State University are Male Professors (140), Male Associate professors(84), and Female Assistant professors (78).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University are: Management, with 390 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 379 employees, and Service with 268 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$127M

2015 Endowment

0.774%

growth from 2014

Montana State University has an endowment valued at about $127M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The endowment of Montana State University grew 0.774% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $144M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $67.7M - Federal

  2. $4.96M - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2015, Montana State University received $67.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.96M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Primary Expenses

Expenditure values can vary depending on whether the institution is public or private, and are not available for private-for-profit schools.

$180M

Salary Expenditure

$401M

Benefits Expenditure

In 2015, Montana State University had a total expenditure of $401M. Of that $401M, they spent $180M on salaries and $401M on benefits.

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Expenditure by Category

This tree map shows all of the primary expenses of Research at Montana State University as a share of total expenditure.

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Salary Expenditure

$180M

2015 Salaries

3.98%

growth from 2014

In 2015, Montana State University paid a median of $180M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($401M) and a 3.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.17% growth from 2013 and a 4.64% growth from 2012.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 206M (43.4% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$44.5M

Instructional Salaries

581

Number of Employees

In 2015, Montana State University paid a total of $44.5M to 581 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $62.1M (30.2%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

176 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

390 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montana State University were Professor with 176 employees; Associate professor with 157 employees; and Associate professor with 150 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University were Management with 390 employees; Computer, Engineering, and Science with 379 employees; and Service with 268 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Professor

  2. Male Associate professor

  3. Female Assistant professor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montana State University was Male Professor with 140 employees, Male Associate professor with 84 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 78 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Montana State University.

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