Overview
Montana Technological University is Montana’s STEM university. With programs in science, technology, engineering, math, healthcare, and the trades, our students graduate career-ready with the experience top-employers demand. No matter what you study, you'll find hands-on, applied, and experiential learning is in our DNA. Here, you'll be connected with the people, experiences, and opportunities that forge successful futures.
With our WUE and Advantage tuition rates, most out-of-state students can save over $50,000 over four years compared to out-of-state rates. As the #1 college in Montana (Niche, 2026) and America's Top Colleges (Forbes, 2026), Montana Tech is a smart choice.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$14,618
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1170
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. | $8,770 |
| 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. | $26,570 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $1260 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
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.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,917
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,343
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,075
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$933
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,343
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.
$3,495,217
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,494,740
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.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,686
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.
$11,250
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.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,996
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,593
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1757
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
64
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 16 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
78%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1170
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,625
Total Number of Undergrads
1,437
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
31
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
45
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
14%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
14%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Orediggers
School Colors
green and copper
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Frontier Conference
Total Male Athletes
148
Total Female Athletes
39
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Volleyball
Montana Technological University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,100
Top 5 Cities
Missoula
Great Falls
Billings
Denver
Houston
Top 5 Employers
Montana Tech
NorthWestern Energy
Chevron
State of Montana
Newmont Mining Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Information Technology
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.
$11,250
Loan Default Rate
11%
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.
$200
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