Montana State University-Northern

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,010
11.4% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$9,961
After Financial Aid
2018 Acceptance Rate
100%
604 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
966
68.6% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
29.5%
26 Graduates

About

Montana State University-Northern is a higher education institution located in Hill County, MT. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Montana State University-Northern were Welding Technology (25 degrees awarded) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (2 degrees).

In 2024, 246 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montana State University-Northern. 40.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (179 degrees), 3.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $5,010, which is $−24,978 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $5,010, which is $24,978 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,961.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Montana State University-Northern received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,010
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montana State University-Northern was $5,010. The cost of tuition at Montana State University-Northern is $−24,978 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

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Average Net Price

$9,961
2024 Value
15.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Montana State University-Northern had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,961. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Montana State University-Northern grew by 15.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,026
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montana State University-Northern was of $7,026 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.75% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

63%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Montana State University-Northern received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.7% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Montana State University-Northern received 604 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 1.51% annual growth. Out of those 604 applicants, 604 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 966 students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Montana State University-Northern has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%
Acceptance Rate in 2018
604
Accepted Out of 604

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Montana State University-Northern was 100% (604 admissions from 604 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 100%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 1.51%, while admissions grew by 1.51%.

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SAT Scores

14%
Submission Percentage (2016)
31
Scores Submitted (2016)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Montana State University-Northern in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Montana State University-Northern had a total enrollment of 966 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University-Northern is 663 students and the part-time enrollment is 303. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montana State University-Northern, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 17.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.14% Two or More Races, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.55% Black or African American, 0.518% Asian, and 0.414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.8%), followed by White Female (23.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (34.5%) and White Male (3.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montana State University-Northern in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 966 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University-Northern is 663 and the part-time enrollment is 303. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Montana State University-Northern are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

64%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montana State University-Northern was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Montana State University-Northern had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    620 enrolled students
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native
    171 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montana State University-Northern is 64.2% White, 17.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.14% Two or More Races, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.55% Black or African American, 0.518% Asian, and 0.414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 48 fewer women than men received degrees from Montana State University-Northern. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montana State University-Northern is white (179 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (48 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Montana State University-Northern is Welding Technology (25 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (2 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montana State University-Northern, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Construction (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Police officers (136,370 people), Other managers (112,914 people), Construction managers (56,460 people), Software developers (46,843 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (36,482 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Justice, public order, & safety activities (311,637 people), Construction (154,526 people), Elementary & secondary schools (106,403 people), Computer Systems Design (75,840 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (72,289 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University-Northern are Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Precision Production (25 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Agriculture (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montana State University-Northern.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Welding Technology
    25 degrees awarded
  2. Diesel Mechanics Technology
    2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Montana State University-Northern was Welding Technology with 25 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

147
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
99
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern, which is 1.48 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 10.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University-Northern in Registered Nursing, which is 9.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

22%
100% Completion Time
28%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Montana State University-Northern completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    179 degrees awarded
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native
    48 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montana State University-Northern is white (179 degrees awarded). There were 3.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (48 degrees).

0.813% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    114 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    65 degrees awarded
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native Female
    28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montana State University-Northern is white male (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (65 degrees).

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Operations

Montana State University-Northern has an endowment valued at nearly $13.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 389k (2.89%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Montana State University-Northern had a total salary expenditure of 24.9M. Montana State University-Northern employs 25 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Montana State University-Northern are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern are: Management, with 34 employees, Service, with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$13.5M
2024 Endowment
20.8%
growth from 2023

Montana State University-Northern has an endowment valued at about $13.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Montana State University-Northern grew 20.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$10.7M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Montana State University-Northern paid a median of $10.7M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($24.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$3.15M
Instructional Salaries
51
Number of Employees

In 2024, Montana State University-Northern paid a total of $3.15M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University-Northern were Management with 34 employees, Service with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

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