Montana State University-Northern

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	300
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Havre, Montana, MSU-Northern is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Montana State University-Northern is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that MSU-Northern is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Montana State University-Northern is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, MSU-Northern emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSU-Northern is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MSU-Northern is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MSU-Northern do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,955

Cost of attendance at Montana State University-Northern in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,665

Cost of attendance at Montana State University-Northern in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Montana State University-Northern received on average $6,857 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,857

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	42%	$4,812	$380,180
Other Federal Grant	156	82%	$5,535	$863,462
State Grant/Scholarships	7	4%	$2,269	$15,882
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	107	56%	$2,997	$320,682
Total Grant & Scholarships	175	92%	$6,857	$1,200,026

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montana State University-Northern students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Montana State University-Northern students is 31.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.9%.

31.3%

white 35.6% 52 students
unknown 60.0% 6 students
hispanic 11.1% 2 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 14.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Frontier Conference
Basketball Frontier Conference
Track and Cross Country Frontier Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Montana State University-Northern provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Montana State University-Northern offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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