Montana State University-Northern admits every applicant who meets its basic requirements.
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Can I get into Montana State University-Northern?
Open admission
Montana State University-Northern admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
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.
No admissions numbers reported.
What does Montana State University-Northern cost?
$14,686 a year in-state
Out of state: about $29,587 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 $19,380.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$12,412
$30,000–$48,000
$12,574
$48,000–$75,000
$12,622
$75,000–$110,000
$16,688
over $110,000
$19,196
Sticker, in-state
$19,380
In-state, with aid
$14,686
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $22,397 a year, against $7,496 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $14,901 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Is Montana State University-Northern hard to get into?
No. Montana State University-Northern has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.
How much does Montana State University-Northern cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,622 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $19,380.
How much does Montana State University-Northern cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $22,397 a year, against $7,496 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,686 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $14,901 tuition gap gives about $29,587 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Montana State University-Northern's graduation rate?
42% of students finish within six years and 11% within four (IPEDS).
