Montana State University-Northern

Non-profit

Public

Regional

Montana State University Northern equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to take on lucrative careers. One year after graduation, the average MSUN graduate earns a median salary of roughly $31,000, which is $11,000 more than the median pay across all other four-year institutions in the state. The university also participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, offering the equivalent of in-state tuition to residents of 15 additional states and territories. Students at MSUN earn associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in disciplines such as automotive technology, civil engineering technology, graphic design, and health promotion. The university also offers nine fully online degrees programs and a diverse slate of online classes. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED certificate. Prospective students under the age of 21 must also share results from either the ACT or SAT. On top of in-state tuition discounts, incoming students receive consideration for multiple merit-based scholarships. For example, the Chancellor's Scholarship provides $2,000 each year in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

52% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

74%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Psychology

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts