First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: montana.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Montana State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | M 171Q Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | M 171Q Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| Biology | BIOB 160 Principles of Living Systems | 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHMY 121IN Intro to General Chemistry | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 | PHSX 205 College Physics I | 4 credits | |
| United States History | HSTA 101IH American History I | 4 credits | |
| Psychology | PSYX 100IS Intro to Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Statistics | STAT 216Q Introduction to Statistics | 3 credits |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | M 171Q Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | M 171Q Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | M 172Q Calculus II | 4 credits | |
| Biology | BIOB 160 Principles of Living Systems | 4 credits | |
| Biology | BIOB 170IN Princpls Biological Diversity | 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHMY 121IN Intro to General Chemistry | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHMY 121IN Intro to General Chemistry | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHMY 141(IN) College Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | CHMY 122IN Intro to General Chemistry Lab | 1 credit | |
| Chemistry | CHMY 141(IN) College Chemistry I | 3 credits | |
| Chemistry | CHMY 142 College Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit | |
| Chemistry | CHMY 143 College Chemistry II | 3 credits | |
| Chemistry | CHMY 144 College Chemistry II Lab | 1 credit | |
| Physics 1 | PHSX 205 College Physics I | 4 credits | |
| United States History | HSTA 101IH American History I | 4 credits | |
| United States History | HSTA 102IH American History II | 4 credits | |
| Psychology | PSYX 100IS Intro to Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Statistics | STAT 216Q Introduction to Statistics | 3 credits | |
| Computer Science A | CSCI 127 Joy & Beauty of Data | 4 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | ECNS 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | ECNS 101IS Economic Way of Thinking | 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | BIOM 210, 250; BIOO 220; CHMY 121 & 122, 123 &…BIOM 210, 250; BIOO 220; CHMY 121 & 122, 123 & 124, 141 & 142, 143 & 144, 151 & 152, 153 & 154, 211 & 212; ENSC | 24 credits | |
| World History: Modern | ELEC 100D World History | 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | ELEC 100IH World History | 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | ERTH 101, 201; GEO 103, 211; NRSM 240; PHSX 205…ERTH 101, 201; GEO 103, 211; NRSM 240; PHSX 205, 207, 220, 222, 224, 240, | 242 | |
| World History: Modern | MSU SCHOOL CODE: | 4488 | |
| Physics 2 | PHSX 207 College Physics II | 4 credits | |
| European History | HSTR 101IH Western Civilization I | 4 credits | |
| European History | HSTR 102IH Western Civilization II | 4 credits | |
| Human Geography | GPHY 121D Human Geography | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 101 Elementary Spanish I | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 101 Elementary Spanish I | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 101 Elementary Spanish I | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 102D Elementary Spanish II | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 201D Intermediate Spanish I | 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | SPNS 202D Intermediate Spanish II | 3 credits | |
| Art History | ARTH 200IA Art of World Civilization I | 3 credits | |
| Art History | ARTH 201IA Art of World Civilization II | 3 credits | |
| Art: Studio Art - 2D Design | ELEC 100IA Studio Art-2D Design | 6 credits | |
| Art: Studio Art - 3D Design | ELEC 100IA Studio Art-3D Design | 6 credits | |
| Art: Studio Art - Drawing | ELEC 100IA Studio Art-Drawing | 6 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 102D Elementary Chinese II | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 201D Intermediate Chinese I | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | CHIN 202D Intermediate Chinese II | 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | ELEC 300 Chinese Lanuage & Culture | 3 credits | |
| Computer Sci Principles | CSCI 107 Joy & Beauty of Computing | 3 credits | |
| English Language/Comp | WRIT 101W College Writing I | 3 credits | |
| English Lit/Composition | LIT 110IH Intro to Literature | 3 credits | |
| Environmental Sci and Lab | BIOE 103CS Environmental Sci & Society | 4 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 101 Elementary French I | 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 101 Elementary French I | 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 101 Elementary French I | 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 102D Elementary French II | 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 201D Intermediate French I | 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | FRCH 202D Intermediate French II | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 101 Elementary German I | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 101 Elementary German I | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 101 Elementary German I | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 102D Elementary German II | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 201D Intermediate German I | 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | GRMN 202D Intermediate German II | 3 credits | |
| Govt and Politics - Comp | ELEC 100D Govt & Politics- Comp | 3 credits | |
| Govt and Politics - Comp | ELEC 100IS Govt & Politics- Comp | 3 credits | |
| Govt and Politics - US | PSCI 210IS Intro to American Government | 3 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | ELEC 100D Italian Language | 6 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | ELEC 100D Italian Language | 9 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | ELEC 100D Italian Language | 12 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 101 Elementary Japanese I | 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 101 Elementary Japanese I | 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 101 Elementary Japanese I | 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 102D Elementary Japanese II | 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 201D Intermediate Japanese I | 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | JPNS 202D Intermediate Japanese II | 4 credits | |
| Latin | ELEC 100IH Latin: Vergil | 3 credits | |
| Music Aural Sub Score (4+) | MUSI 140 Aural Perception I | 1 credit | |
| Music Nonaural Sub Score (4+) | MUSI 105 Music Theory I | 3 credits | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | PHSX 222 Physics II (w/calculus) | 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | PHSX 220 Physics I (w/calculus) | 4 credits | |
| Precalculus | M 151Q Precalculus | 4 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | ELEC 300 Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
Source: montana.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 374 |
| Business/Commerce | 364 |
| Psychology | 147 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 143 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 129 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 109 |
| Computer Science | 99 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 65 |
Show the other 51 majors
| Art/Art Studies | 62 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 59 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 59 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 56 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 51 |
| Animal Sciences | 51 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 49 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 42 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Chemistry | 39 |
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Environmental Science | 36 |
| English Language and Literature | 35 |
| Plant Sciences | 34 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 31 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 29 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 26 |
| History | 25 |
| Mathematics | 21 |
| Industrial Engineering | 18 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 17 |
| Music | 17 |
| Computer Engineering | 16 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 15 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 13 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Sustainability Studies | 10 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 10 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 8 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Football, Skiing, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Golf, Skiing, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bozeman, MT
126,984 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)
Nearest hub airport
Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.7 of 20
Elevation
4,918 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
15°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
91.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,132 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Montana Technological University77 mi
- Carroll College80 mi
- The University of Montana-Western83 mi
- Rocky Mountain College121 mi
- Montana State University Billings122 mi
- University of Providence126 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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