Montana State University - Northern
Admissions

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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.

64
%
Acceptance rate
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

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

64%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Montana State Northern accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 378 people applied and 242 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
97 / 149 (65%)
Men
145 / 229 (63%)

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 2 years at Montana State University - Northern:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

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

83%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 83% ended up enrolling at Montana State University - Northern, making their yield rate Very High. 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?

Test Required
Testing

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.

Montana State Northern is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

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