Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT · Public
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Montana State University-Northern admitted 99.4% of applicants university-wide (19,769 of 19,892).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.4% | 19,769 | 19,892 |
| In-state | 99.8% | 4,034 | 4,043 |
| Out-of-state | 99.3% | 15,554 | 15,667 |
| International applicants | 99.5% | 181 | 182 |
| Men | 99.5% | 9,376 | 9,423 |
| Women | 99.3% | 10,228 | 10,300 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 19,769 admitted students, 3,743 enrolled (18.9% yield).
Montana State University-Northern Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1070–1290
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Montana State University-Northern Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,573/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,216 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,357 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,573/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,940 |
| $30k–48k | $9,242 |
| $48k–75k | $12,451 |
| $75k–110k | $16,315 |
| Over $110k | $16,578 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- SSS Grant Aid — $10,000 (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Montana State University-Northern Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- Proof of Immunization (MMR)
- ACT or SAT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- Proof of Immunization (MMR)
- ACT or SAT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Montana State University-Northern · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Montana State University-Northern requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,505
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,500
- At graduation
Montana State University-Northern · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (17%), Engineering (14%), Biological & life sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 45% of class sections have under 20 students.
Montana State University-Northern Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.