Montana State University-Northern — tuition $4,496 in-state, $17,096 out-of-stateMontana State University-Northern campus, Havre, MT. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
22/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
1,021
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,789
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Montana State University-Northern ▼
21%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Montana State University-Northern, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$49,505
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,045
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,500
Median debt at graduation
41.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 45th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Montana State University-Northern
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Montana State University-Northern Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $241,070
Avg rent near campus: $1,092/mo — vs ~$303/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 59501 (3.5% cap, Havre)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$4,496
$17,096
Room
$2,724
Board
$4,156
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$17,895
$31,011
Financial Aid
88%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
$11,789
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$11,283
$30,001 - $48,000
$11,704
$48,001 - $75,000
$14,599
$75,001 - $110,000
$17,049
$110,001+
$17,363
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~214 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person36%
Hybrid (Some Online)42%
Fully Online21%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)70%
25-64 (Adult)22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University-Northern?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Montana State University-Northern?
Tuition at Montana State University-Northern is
$4,496 for in-state students
and $17,096 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,789.
What is the graduation rate at Montana State University-Northern?
The graduation rate at Montana State University-Northern is 42%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Montana State University-Northern a good school?
Montana State University-Northern has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Montana State University-Northern?
Montana State University-Northern has a total enrollment of 1,021 students.
Is there rental demand near Montana State University-Northern?
Yes! Approximately 21% of students at Montana State University-Northern live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 214 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Havre area.
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