Montana Technological Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Montana Technological University is a public research university in Butte, Montana, enrolling about 1,480 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,329 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,340
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,481 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,480 94.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 33.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1126
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,604
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,623
- Room & Board: $12,120 annual estimate
Montana Technological University: what the data shows
Common questions about Montana Technological University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University is located in Butte, MT (ZIP 59701-8997).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Montana Technological University public or private?
Montana Technological University is a Public institution.
How much does Montana Technological University cost?
Published tuition: $8,340 in-state, $26,150 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,481.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,914 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,733 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,187 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,843 |
| $110,001+ | $19,595 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,360.
How hard is it to get into Montana Technological University?
Admission rate: 91.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1126 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Montana Technological University?
Total enrollment: 1,480 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,604 students.
Graduate enrollment: 205 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montana Technological University?
150%-time completion rate: 58.24%.
First-year retention: 76.7%.
What do graduates of Montana Technological University earn?
Median earnings: $48,356 six years after entry; $54,329 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,750.
23.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montana Technological University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene (53 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (45 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (43 completions)
- Management Information Systems and Services, Other (34 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (30 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (20 completions)
- Information Resources Management (19 completions)
- Mining and Mineral Engineering (13 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (12 completions)
- Petroleum Engineering (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montana Technological University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.05%; completion rate 58.24%; median earnings $54,329 at 10 years; net price $16,481. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montana Technological University was $8,340.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,481
2024 Value
In 2024 Montana Technological University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,481.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,481 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$104,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,240 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,700 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Montana Technological University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Montana Technological University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Montana Technological University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,464 | $18,606 | $11,619 |
| 2014 | $6,494 | $19,147 | $11,826 |
| 2015 | $6,539 | $19,571 | $12,626 |
| 2016 | $6,561 | $19,984 | $12,875 |
| 2017 | $7,125 | $21,956 | $12,993 |
| 2018 | $7,412 | $22,575 | $13,886 |
| 2019 | $7,440 | $22,600 | $15,023 |
| 2020 | $7,390 | $22,540 | $15,814 |
| 2021 | $7,400 | $22,570 | $15,789 |
| 2022 | $7,580 | $23,210 | $16,598 |
| 2023 | $8,050 | $24,730 | $16,240 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.05% Acceptance Rate
1,623 Total Applicants
1,459 Students Admitted
294 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.15% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1126
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Montana Technological University reported total enrollment of about 1,480 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 63% male and 37% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.2%), and Two or More Races (5.1%). About 23.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montana Technological University in 2024 is 1,480 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,604 students. Graduate enrollment is about 205 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.7%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.43% 100% Completion Time
58.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.43% of students graduating from Montana Technological University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene: 58% male / 42% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 79% male / 21% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Montana Technological University.
Return on Investment
$18,750 Median Student Debt
$54,329 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
724.12% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Montana Technological University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene: 53 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 45 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 43 completions
4. Management Information Systems and Services, Other: 34 completions
5. Civil Engineering, General: 30 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 20 completions
7. Information Resources Management: 19 completions
8. Mining and Mineral Engineering: 13 completions
9. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Montana Technological University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montana Technological University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Montana Technological University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,585
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,441
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Montana Technological University is a public institution located in Butte, MT, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 1,480 students. Student body composition includes White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.2%), Two or More Races (5.1%). The admission rate is 91.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1126. The 150%-time completion rate is 58.24%. Approximately 23.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Butte, MT 59701-8997
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Montana Technological University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montana Technological University located?
Montana Technological University is located in Butte, MT.
What is Montana Technological University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Montana Technological University is 91.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,623 applicants and 1,459 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Montana Technological University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,340 and average net price is $16,481 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,604 students, White (77.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Montana Technological University?
About 33.7% of students at Montana Technological University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Montana Technological University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Montana Technological University reports midpoint SAT about 1126 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Montana Technological University earn?
Median earnings are $48,356 six years after entry and $54,329 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montana Technological University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Montana Technological University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,750.
Is Montana Technological University public or private?
Montana Technological University is a public institution located in Butte, MT.
Is Montana Technological University an HBCU?
No. Montana Technological University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montana Technological University a tribal college?
No. Montana Technological University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.