Campus & Student Life at Montana State University

Home to about 14,230 undergraduates in 2020, MSU Bozeman is a large, public university located in Bozeman, Montana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, MSU Bozeman offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MSU Bozeman can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MSU Bozeman Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MSU Bozeman Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at MSU Bozeman. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MSU Bozeman Disability Services.

MSU Bozeman for the Military

While not a "service academy", MSU Bozeman does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MSU Bozeman Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MSU Bozeman for Veterans Guide.

MSU Bozeman offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, MSU Bozeman does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Montana State University

MSU Bozeman offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Montana State University

MSU Bozeman has a comparatively large, student body. There were 14,230 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,026 (84.5%). Part-time attendance was 2,204 (15.5%).

Montana State University is Ranked #406 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MSU Bozeman receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank MSU Bozeman #406 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MSU Bozeman by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MSU Bozeman Diversity Guide.

Montana State University Competes in the NCAA

MSU Bozeman has a total of 463 student athletes, 258 men and 205 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Montana State University Athletics