MSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1165

The average composite SAT score for admitted Montana State University freshman is 1165 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1165 is in the 71st percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1060 to 1270

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1060 to 1270. The 75th percentile score is 1270 while the 25th percentile score is 1060.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by MSU but we estimate it to be around a 950 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 580

The average score for MSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 580 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 530 and the 75th percentile score 630.

Average SAT Reading Score 585

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 530 to 640 and the average score for Montana State University students is 585.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Montana State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 86.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.5.

Can I get into MSU with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1270 or higher is very competitive at MSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into MSU with a 1170 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1170 to 1260 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 87% to 92%.

Can I get into MSU with a 1060 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1060 to 1160 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 78% to 87% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into MSU with a 950 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 950 to 1050 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 77% chance of admission to MSU. SAT scores below 950 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.