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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
86.83%	1,160

Montana State University's acceptance rate is 86.83% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 21,975 students applied and 19,081 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MSU.

MSU's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 8 Montana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,160 and the ACT score is 23 at MSU. MSU's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 5 Montana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to MSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Montana State University is 86.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.05%. 10,189 men and 11,508 women applied to MSU and 8,890 men and 9,952 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,964 men and 1,645 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	21,975	10,189	11,508	0	278
Admitted	19,081	8,890	9,952	0	239
Enrolled	3,634	1,964	1,645	0	25
Acceptance Rate	86.83%	87.25%	86.48%	-	85.97%
Yield	19.05%	22.09%	16.53%	-	10.46%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Montana State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 915 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,471 students (41%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MSU.

The median SAT score is 1,160 with 590 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 530 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at MSU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Montana State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at MSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1060	1160	1270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	590	640
SAT Math	530	570	630
ACT Composite	20	23	27
ACT Math	19	23	26
ACT English	19	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Montana State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 3,634 first-year students enrolled in MSU. The proportion of full-time students is 90.07% and part-time students is 9.93%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 54.05% and women students is 45.27%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at MSU
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	3,634	1,964	1,645	25
Full-time	3,273	1,770	1,481	22
Part-time	361	194	164	3

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Montana State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $38 for undergraduate schools and $70 for graduate schools of Montana State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MSU.

Admission Information for Applying to MSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$38
Graduate Application Fees	$70
Admission Information	https://www.montana.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.msuadmissions.org/application/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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