Montana Technological University
PublicButte, MT
Located in Butte, MT, Montana Technological University is a public small school with roughly 1,480 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 91% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Petroleum Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $106,076/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,810 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Montana Technological University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Montana Technological University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Montana Technological University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Montana Technological University's acceptance rate?
Montana Technological University in Butte, MT admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Montana Technological University?
Admitted students at Montana Technological University typically score between 1040–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Montana Technological University?
Admitted students at Montana Technological University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Montana Technological University cost?
Montana Technological University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,786 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Montana Technological University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Montana Technological University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Montana Technological University?
For 2024-25, Montana Technological University's published tuition and required fees were $26,150 for out-of-state students and $8,340 for in-state students -- $17,810 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Montana Technological University require students to live on campus?
No -- Montana Technological University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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