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About Montana Technological University

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Montana Technological University is a public university in Butte, MT, known for its engineering focused, small montana campus, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Montana Technological University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 307 students each year. Montana Technological University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1050–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Montana Technological University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,373 per year; the sticker price of $38,869 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Montana Technological University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
1185
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1050 – 1320 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 19 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Montana Technological University

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Application Strategy
Montana Tech specializes heavily in engineering, mining, geological engineering, and computer science, so make sure your application clearly connects your academic interests to one of these specific programs rather than leaving your intended major vague.
Test Score Strategy
Since Montana Tech is test optional and your scores are below their typical range, focus your application on your GPA and STEM coursework rather than submitting scores that could work against you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Montana Technological University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$11.9k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$13.7k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$15.2k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$18.8k
110k+~$39k/yr$19.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,400
Undergrad Enrollment
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