Montana Tech of the University of Montana

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,435

4.98% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$12,104

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

92.4%

630 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

1,909

85.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

42%

115 Graduates

About

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a higher education institution located in Silver Bow County, MT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Montana Tech of the University of Montana were Petroleum Engineering (97 degrees awarded), General Engineering (53 degrees), and General Business (46 degrees).

In 2017, 489 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montana Tech of the University of Montana. 33.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (393 degrees), 14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is $5,435, which is $-19,759 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is $5,435, which is $-19,759 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,104.

In 2017, 63% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 41% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,435

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Montana Tech of the University of Montana was $5,435. The cost of tuition at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is $-19,759 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($25,194).

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

Average Net Price

$12,104

2017 Value

2.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Montana Tech of the University of Montana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,104. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Montana Tech of the University of Montana grew by 2.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montana Tech of the University of Montana (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

$8,846

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montana Tech of the University of Montana was of $8,846 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of room and board increased by 2.27% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.76% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

41%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 1.61% with respect to 2016, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (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.

Admissions

Montana Tech of the University of Montana received 630 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 2.61% annual growth. Out of those 630 applicants, 582 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,909 students enrolled at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in 2017, and 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Montana Tech of the University of Montana has an overall enrollment yield of 39%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

582

Accepted Out of 630

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Montana Tech of the University of Montana was 92.4% (582 admissions from 630 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 88.9%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 2.61%, while admissions grew by 6.59%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Montana Tech of the University of Montana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

16% of enrolled first-time students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a total enrollment of 1,909 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 1,624 students and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montana Tech of the University of Montana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 1.94% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.15% Black or African American, 0.419% Asian, 0.157% Two or More Races, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (48.8%), followed by White Female (26.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (1.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (44.2%), followed by White Female (22.1%) and Black or African American Male (1.05%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montana Tech of the University of Montana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,909 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 1,624 and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are enrolled full-time compared with 80.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2017 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 Tech of the University of Montana was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Montana Tech of the University of Montana had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,425
American Indian or Alaska Native
37
Hispanic or Latino
32

The enrolled student population at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 74.6% White, 1.94% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Hispanic or Latino, 1.15% Black or African American, 0.419% Asian, 0.157% Two or More Races, and 0% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.9% White, 14% Black or African American, and 12.6% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 148 students (7.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 165 fewer women than men received degrees from Montana Tech of the University of Montana. The majority of degree recipients at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are white (393 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is Petroleum Engineering (97 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (53 degrees) and General Business (46 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Montana Tech of the University of Montana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (269 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), and Health (130 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are Registered nurses (1,328,219 people), Other managers (476,000 people), Software developers (427,290 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (328,122 people), and Postsecondary teachers (312,968 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are Engineering (269 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), Health (130 degrees), English (7 degrees), and Math & Statistics (5 degrees).

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 Tech of the University of Montana are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Chemists & materials scientists, Dentists, and Public relations specialists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,593,331 people), Elementary & secondary schools (618,163 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (590,963 people), Computer Systems Design (548,835 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (442,476 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Petroleum Engineering
97 degree-majorss awarded
General Engineering
53 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
46 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montana Tech of the University of Montana was Petroleum Engineering with 97 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 327 degrees were awarded to men at Montana Tech of the University of Montana, which is 2.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (162).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Montana Tech of the University of Montana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Petroleum Engineering, which is 10 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 51 degrees were awarded to women at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Registered Nursing, which is 8.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 13% of students graduating from Montana Tech of the University of Montana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 3.48% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
393 degrees awarded
Unknown
28 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is white (393 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (28 degrees).

5.73% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
250 degrees awarded
White Female
143 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is white male (250 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (143 degrees).

Operations

Montana Tech of the University of Montana has an endowment valued at nearly $37.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $138k (0.37%), compared to the 7.76% average return ($2.88M on $37.1M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2017, Montana Tech of the University of Montana had a total salary expenditure of $65M. Montana Tech of the University of Montana employs 45 Assistant professors, 39 Professors, and 36 Instructors. Most academics at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are Male Assistant professors (31), Male Professors(27), and Male Instructors (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are: Service, with 47 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$37.4M

2017 Endowment

13.9%

growth from 2016

Montana Tech of the University of Montana has an endowment valued at about $37.4M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Montana Tech of the University of Montana grew 13.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $308k higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.57M - Federal
$1.58M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Montana Tech of the University of Montana received $6.57M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.58M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$29.2M

2017 Salaries

4.11%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Montana Tech of the University of Montana paid a median of $29.2M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($65M) and a 4.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.86% growth from 2015 and a 4.94% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 14.2M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2017, Montana Tech of the University of Montana paid a total of $10.2M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (34.4%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montana Tech of the University of Montana were Assistant professor with 45 employees; Professor with 39 employees; and Professor with 36 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana Tech of the University of Montana were Service with 47 employees; Management with 40 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montana Tech of the University of Montana was Male Assistant professor with 31 employees, Male Professor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 21 employees.

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

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