Montana Technological University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Butte, MT
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,702

Location Butte, Montana
Website mtech.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Montana Technological University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Montana Technological University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Montana Resident Tuition

$8,340

Out of State Resident Tuition

$26,150

Breakdown

Tuition $8,340
Books and Supplies $1,240
Other Fees $1,982
Room and Board $12,120
Budget for Other Expenses $4,682
Total One Year Cost $28,364

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Student 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 majors at Montana Technological University are Engineering, Business, and Health Professions. 56% of students major in Engineering, 17% in Business, and 16% in Health Professions.