Montana State University - Northern
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Montana State University - Northern?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Montana State Northern. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
23°
Average winter temp
65°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Montana State University - Northern:

100°
83.3
66.7
50.0
33.3
16.7
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Montana State University - Northern is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Great Falls International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Yellowstone tl Pk (242 mi)
Distance to coast
Pacific (578 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Montana State University - Northern.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Montana elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Montana's gun laws are:

Institutional
While the legislature passed a law allowing campus carry, the state Supreme Court struck this down in 2022.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Montana State University - Northern about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Montana State University - Northern is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Montana State University - Northern? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
No events found

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