Overview
Montana State University-Northern is a public, 4-year institution established in Havre, with a satellite facility located in Great Falls. MSU Northern offers over 70 major and minor fields of study, awarding certificates and degrees from an associate’s to a master’s level. Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, MSU Northern also offers reduced tuition rates to students who reside in either one of 14 other states or the Northern Mariana Islands. MSU Northern maintains articulation agreements with 25 colleges and universities, including many tribal colleges, out-of-state colleges, and Canadian colleges.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$13,174
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.8
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
892
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,955 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,665 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,162
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,934
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,163
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1580
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,934
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,276,209
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$296,507
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,556
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$137
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,556
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,707
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
604
Students Applied
182
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 892
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,140
Total Number of Undergrads
1,105
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
35%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
28
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lights
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Frontier Conference
Intramural Sports
17
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$137
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