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Montana State acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Montana State University is 86.8% for fall 2023. Out of 21,975 applicants, 19,081 were admitted and 3,634 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 21,975 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 19,081 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 86.8% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 3,634 |
How this rate compares
The rate at Montana State University matches the Montana pilot school average of 86.8%.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Montana State University is 33.8 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 1 school in Montana and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Montana State University.
Similar schools to compare
- California State University-Fullerton, Fullerton, California. Total cost $30,640 for one year.
- Kent State University at Kent, Kent, Ohio. Total cost $31,818 for one year.
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Total cost $30,613 for one year.
- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia. Total cost $27,644 for one year.
- Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey. Total cost $35,028 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Montana State?
The acceptance rate at Montana State University is 86.8% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 19,081, divided by the number who applied, 21,975.
How many students apply to Montana State each year?
In fall 2023, 21,975 students applied to Montana State University, 19,081 were admitted, and 3,634 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Montana State compared with other schools in Montana?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Montana that publish a rate is 86.8%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Montana State University is 86.8%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Montana State cost?
The total cost for one year at Montana State University is $26,671 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Montana State?
The graduation rate at Montana State University is 57%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.