School Overview
A member of the Montana State University System, Montana State University � Northern (MSU – Nothern) is a public university located in Havre, Montana. MSU � Northern, formerly known as Northern Montana College, was renamed during the reorganization of Montana’s public university system. In 1913 MSU � Northern was tasked with the responsibility of developing and launching the the Northern Montana Agricultural and Manual Training School at Fort Assinniboine under the Montana State Legislature’s approval, but no money was allocated to the school and the plan didn’t immediately materialize. It was not until 1927 that the State Legislature altered their original act in to include specific academic subjects, and in 1929, the Legislature finally funded the college as a part of the University of Montana (later renamed the Montana University System). MSU – Northern moved to its current location in Havre, Montana in 1932. MSU – Northern has an annual operating budget of roughly $13,000,000.
In 1994, the Montana University System decided to consolidate its smaller campuses into its two larger campuses, Montana State University in Bozeman and University of Montana in Missoula. In June of the same year Northern Montana College was renamed Montana State University � Northern.
MSU – Northern men’s and women’s athletic teams, nicknamed the “Lights” and the “Skylights”, respectively, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). MSU-Northern’s athletic teams primarily compete in the Frontier Conference. Athletics for both men and women include, but are not limited to basketball, golf, and rodeo.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501 (406) 265-3704 (800) 662-6132 Fax: (406) 265-3792 [email protected] Contact: Stacey Gonsalez Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501 (406) 265-3700 www.msun.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,102 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business A,B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Native American Studies A,B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A,B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management A,B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Education Education – General B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) A,B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Electrical/Electronics Equipment Repair A,B Physical Sciences Chemistry A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Montana State University-Northern Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (406) 265-3700 |
| Website: | www.msun.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.msun.edu/future/apply.aspx |
| Address: | 300 W 11th St, Havre, MT 59501 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,073 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 442 (41% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,955 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $18,665 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,785 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Montana State University-Northern Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Montana State University-Northern.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | ||||
| Education | 5 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 12 | 19 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Montana State University-Northern and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $5,955 |
| Out-of-state | $18,665 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,201 |
| Out-of-state | $20,255 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 158 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 132 | 73% | $5,785 |
| Student loan aid | 96 | 53% | $4,968 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 654 | 63% | $6,298 |
| Federal student loans | 530 | 51% | $5,791 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Montana State University-Northern. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Montana State University-Northern students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Montana State University-Northern Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,073 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,022 |
| Graduate enrollment | 51 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Montana State University-Northern Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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