Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
21,652 applied, 17,786 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Montana State University cost?
$23,106 a year in-state
Out of state: about $47,941 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,943.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$19,322
$30,000–$48,000
$19,557
$48,000–$75,000
$21,133
$75,000–$110,000
$24,666
over $110,000
$26,850
Sticker, in-state
$26,943
In-state, with aid
$23,106
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $33,783 a year, against $8,948 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $24,835 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Montana State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Montana State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Montana State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Montana State University's acceptance rate?
82% for fall 2024: 17,786 of 21,652 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Montana State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1065 to 1285 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Montana State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,133 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,943.
How much does Montana State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Montana State University is $33,783 a year, against $8,948 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $23,106 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $24,835 tuition gap gives about $47,941 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Montana State University's graduation rate?
57% of students finish within six years and 35% within four (IPEDS).
