Montana State University at Northern
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$4,496
Avg in-state tuition
$17,096
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Montana State University at Northern
Montana State University at Northern is a small public university located on a rural campus in Havre, Montana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 988, and admissions are selective. The university offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,496, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,096.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
71%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
71%
American Indian/Alaska Native
9%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
5%
Black
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Asian
0%
Female student population
47%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
731
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 8% online
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,496 | $17,096 |
Graduate | $5,742 | $18,686 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,400 |
On-campus room and board | $6,470 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,700 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $15,566 | $28,166 |
Off-campus without family | $16,796 | $29,396 |
Off-campus with family | $9,096 | $21,696 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
67%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
1%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Football
- Golf
- Rodeo
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
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