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Montana Technological University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 452
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Butte, Montana, Montana Tech 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.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Montana Tech is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Montana Technological University 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 13-to-1, Montana Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Montana Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,400

Cost of attendance at Montana Technological University in 2022 for students from Montana.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,570

Cost of attendance at Montana Technological University 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, 97 of freshman students at Montana Technological University received on average $6,253 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.

$6,253
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 26% $4,340 $303,790
Other Federal Grant 261 97% $1,872 $488,514
State Grant/Scholarships 95 35% $971 $92,230
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 196 73% $5,363 $1,051,191
Total Grant & Scholarships 261 97% $6,253 $1,631,935

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montana Technological University 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 Technological University students is 57.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

57.3%

  • white 59.8% 143 students
  • unknown 42.9% 6 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • International Students 42.9% 9 students

Sport Conferences

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

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Montana Technological University 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 Technological University 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

  • 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)