Montana State University-Northern

Public four-year university in Havre, MT that costs an average of $14,686 a year after financial aid and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,686
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,907

PublicTown (remote)761 undergraduates

Cost of Montana State University-Northern

Total cost of attendance (per year)$19,380
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,496
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$22,397
Housing and food (on campus)$7,910
Books and supplies$1,460
Average net price after aid$14,686

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,412
$30,001–48,000$12,574
$48,001–75,000$12,622
$75,001–110,000$16,688
$110,001+$19,196

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Montana State University-Northern's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,818
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,907
Rank in Montana (earnings)5th of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,068
Typical monthly loan payment$160 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants37%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at Montana State University-Northern

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32$93,394—
Business Administration, Management and Operations44$45,348$18,204
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods26$38,187—
Agricultural Business and Management4——
Biology10——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians6——
Community Organization and Advocacy5——
Criminal Justice and Corrections24——
Design and Applied Arts9——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities15——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians42——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians———
Precision Metal Working49—$8,668
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Agricultural Business and Management6——
Agricultural Mechanization7——
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians2——
Education———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians43——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25——
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services33——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33—$17,252
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians53——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services8——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings$21,67970%$54,124
Carroll CollegeHelena$26,29571%$66,371
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls$21,49250%$51,419
The University of Montana-WesternDillon$19,481100%$47,501
Montana Technological UniversityButte$17,20591%$59,491
Montana State University BillingsBillings$15,630—$48,199
The University of MontanaMissoula$21,30296%$48,823
Montana State UniversityBozeman$23,10682%$59,536

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About Montana State University-Northern

TypePublic four-year university
LocationHavre, MT
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates761
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitemsun.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Montana State University-Northern cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $19,380 a year (tuition and fees: $7,496 in-state, $22,397 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,686 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,412.

How much do Montana State University-Northern graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,907 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 9 similar colleges in Montana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($93,394 a year after graduation).

What is Montana State University-Northern's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.