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Summary
Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,651, its setting is city, and the campus size is 108 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Montana Tech of the University of Montana's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 6. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,693 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,948 (2012-13).
Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a public institution located in the southwest region of the state, midway between Yellowstone and Glacier Parks. Students can major in any of the 40 academic programs at Montana Tech, which boasts a very high job placement rate. For extra help, students can head to the Tech Learning Center, appropriately abbreviated as TLC, for walk-in tutoring sessions. Although Montana Tech doesn’t offer fraternities or sororities, there are nearly 40 clubs and sports at every level. The Montana Tech Diggers varsity teams include football, basketball, golf, volleyball, and hockey, which each compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Frontier Conference. Montana Tech students can also spend their time appreciating the area’s rich past. Located in the historic mining town of Butte, the Montana Tech campus is home to the Mineral Museum and is just across the street from the Museum of Mining. Students can also take advantage of the school’s impressive landscape and nearby parks by skiing, camping, or fishing with their classmates.
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With more than 40 academic programs and many campus clubs and organizations, Tech offers tremendous opportunities in a student-friendly environment. Montana Tech takes pride in quality instruction provided by highly qualified faculty members. A 15:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 20 facilitate the relationships that lead to student success. Students learn from professors, most with current industry experience, not teaching assistants. Over $1 million in new student scholarships are awarded to new students each year. The low cost of living and affordable housing in Butte is a huge benefit to Tech students. Montana Tech has had a ten-year annual average placement rate of 96% or above with exceptional starting salaries. Tech is located in beautiful southwestern Montana with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Campus life is full of activities ranging from hikes to the M to live bands to various fun events in the residence halls. Life here is laid back and personal where you will be on a first-name basis with your professors. Classes are challenging with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Students at Tech work hard and play hard. Outdoor recreation provides a great balance to the rigors of the course work at Montana Tech. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1893 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $25,444,266 |
Applying
When applying to Montana Tech of the University of Montana, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 25. The application fee at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 88.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 88.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 25 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 15:1, and the school has 60.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Montana Tech of the University of Montana include: Petroleum Engineering; Business/Commerce, General; Engineering, General; Mining and Mineral Engineering; and Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.8 percent.
Student Life
Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,651, with a gender distribution of 59.1 percent male students and 40.9 percent female students. At this school, 11.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 89.0 percent of students live off campus. Montana Tech of the University of Montana is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,803 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Montana Tech of the University of Montana offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Montana Tech of the University of Montana also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 59.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,511.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,693 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,948 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,626 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
