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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend MSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at MSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend MSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend MSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at MSU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at MSU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at MSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at MSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at MSU.

Montana State University

Our mission statement:  Montana State University, the State's land-grant institution, educates students, creates knowledge and art, and serves communities, by integrating learning, discovery, and engagement.

At Montana State University, students will find a challenging and diverse learning environment that promotes the exploration, discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. MSU students, regardless of discipline, participate in a research or creative experience. These active, hands-on learning experiences give students a chance to practice what they’ve learned and provide excellent preparation for careers after college. MSU’s reputation for excellence and spectacular Rocky Mountain setting attract high quality students and faculty. Through its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and the Rocky Mountains, the university has developed a range of exciting field research programs. Whether it be searching for exotic microorganisms in Yellowstone’s thermal pools or digging for dinosaurs in the reaches of eastern Montana, our landscape offers opportunities found in few other places in the world.

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Living in the Bobcats Community

Nearby attractions: Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 16 miles; Big Sky Ski Resort, 45 miles; Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, 10 miles; Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, 25 miles; Yellowstone National Park, 80 miles; Glacier National Park, 350 miles.

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Montana State University is a safe, supportive community offering significant opportunity to integrate educational experience with the great outdoors. The academic culture is one of collaboration in which faculty members mentor students to help them focus their work, develop ideas and create partnerships across disciplines. In so doing, students explore new ideas addressing significant global issues. The environment on campus is responsive, friendly and offers peer mentoring, caring staff, approachable administration, and a comprehensive network of student clubs and activities.
Additionally, Bozeman affords an unparalleled quality of life. It is a unique small town with the energy and cultural offerings of an urban area, and yet has a friendly, casual feel. Surrounded by four mountain ranges, national forests, spectacular ski resorts and blue-ribbon trout streams, the area offers countless opportunities for an active and inspiring lifestyle.

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