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Montana State University-Northern
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Information Summary
Ranks 1343rd overall and 6th in Montana
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
66.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$17,040 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
21 / 985 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 63% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,359 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Havre, MT 59501
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,253 (10,413 urban / 2,840 rural) |
| Households | 5,377 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 3,429 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 33 |
| Pop. — Asian | 103 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,315 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,047 |
| Pop. — Other | 116 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Montana State University-Northern?
Ranks 1118th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,586 | $3,586 | $13,383 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,177 | $1,177 | $1,270 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $212 | $212 | $565 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,909 | $4,909 | $14,462 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,177 | $1,177 | $1,270 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $259 | $259 | $604 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $17,040 | $17,040 | $25,600 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,040 | $17,040 | $25,600 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,040 | $9,040 | $17,600 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,840  $4,840 |
$4,840  $4,840 |
$13,400  $13,400 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,898  $8,000 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,000  $8,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,000  $3,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 328 (192 male / 136 female) |
| Admitted | 328 (192 male / 136 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 201 (123 male / 78 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 185 (116 male / 69 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 16 (7 male / 9 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,359 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Montana State University-Northern use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo |  |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Montana State University-Northern accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Football Conference | Frontier Conference |
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Frontier Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1192nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 74% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 20 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 21 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 21 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1202nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 11% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 390 / 465 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 385 / 520 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 775 / 985 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 355 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $1,890 |
| Board Fee | $3,568 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Montana State University-Northern Ranks 3894th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,663 | 88 |  46% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,597 | 73 |  38% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,919 | 131 |  68% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,980 | 107 |  56% |
| Any financial aid type | 184 |  96% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Montana State University-Northern?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 9 | 16 | 25 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 12 | 1 | 13 |
Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 54 | 117 | 171 |
White Non-Hispanic | 478 | 518 | 996 |
Race Unknown | 61 | 73 | 134 |
| Total | 626 | 733 | 1,359 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Montana State University-Northern?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 5 | 16 |
White Non-Hispanic | 78 | 74 | 152 |
Race Unknown | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Total | 102 | 85 | 187 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Montana State University-Northern.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61 | 68 | |
| 9 | 35 | 44 | |
| 31 | N/A | 31 | |
| 12 | 17 | 29 | |
| 3 | 17 | 20 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Montana State University-Northern Ranks 2446th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $45,939 ($48,025 male / $42,352 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 68 (43 male / 25 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 45 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $941,546 |
Montana State University-Northern Academics
Montana State University: Northern is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and Teacher Certification.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Montana State University: Northern.
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – General, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Education:
- Education – General, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 30. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August.
Montana State University-Northern Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 18th of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Montana State University-Northern Financial Aid
Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Athletics.
Montana State University-Northern Students
In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students and ten percent out-of-state students. Montana State University: Northern offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and seventy-nine degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. For all that, the school is located 100 miles from Great Falls.
Montana State University-Northern Athletics
The Lites, Skylites are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
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