Montana State University - Northern
Admissions

Interested in attending Montana State University - Northern?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Montana State University - Northern, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Montana State University - Northern?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montana State Northern accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 9,460 people applied and 9,046 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5231 / 5418 (97%)
Men
3815 / 4042 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Montana State University - Northern:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

2%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 2% ended up enrolling at Montana State University - Northern, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Montana State University - Northern by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Montana State Northern considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Montana State University - Northern?

Grades

4% of freshmen who attended Montana State Northern were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 14% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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