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Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Butte, Montana

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Overview

Enrollment

1,625
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Location Butte, Montana
Online mtech.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Montana Tech of the University of Montana overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Montana Tech, located in the historic mining city of Butte, Montana, operates as part of the University of Montana system on a hillside campus overlooking the Continental Divide. Originally established in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, the institution maintains its core focus on engineering and applied science programs while offering a broader curriculum of technical and professional degrees. The campus features a mix of historic buildings dating to the early 1900s alongside modern research facilities, with notable programs in petroleum, mining, geological, and environmental engineering, as well as occupational safety and health. Montana Tech provides on-campus housing through three residence halls and operates as an NCAA Division I affiliate in football and other sports, competing as the Orediggers. The institution serves a focused student population with stringent admission requirements for its engineering programs.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1050/1320
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

89.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Montana Resident Tuition

$5,878
In State Costs for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$1,702
Room and Board $10,741
Budget for Other Expenses$4,030
Total One Year Cost$23,671

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,415
Out of State Costs for Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$1,702
Room and Board $10,741
Budget for Other Expenses$4,030
Total One Year Cost$39,208

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Montana Tech of the University of Montana students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 56%
Business 17%
Health Professions 16%
Biology 3%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 3%

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Last updated February 24, 2024