Montana State University-Northern is a public 4-year college in Havre, Montana with 761 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $14,686 a year after grants and graduates 39% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Montana State University-Northern acceptance rate and admissions
Montana State University-Northern has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Montana State University-Northern tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,496 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $22,397 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $7,910 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,380 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,686 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,686 a year after grants and scholarships, $4,694 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Montana State University-Northern graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 39% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $52,907 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,068 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Montana State University-Northern majors and what graduates earn
Montana State University-Northern awarded bachelor's degrees in 13 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from criminal justice ($61,748).
All 13 majors at Montana State University-Northern
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal justice | 11 | n/a | $61,748 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 18 | $45,348 | n/a | $18,204 |
| Nursing | 17 | $93,394 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 14 | $38,187 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agribusiness | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Montana State University-Northern
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Montana State University-Northern
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | $8,668 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 761 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 40% women, 60% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Montana State University-Northern?
No. Montana State University-Northern has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Montana State University-Northern cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,496 for in-state students and $22,397 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,686 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Montana State University-Northern?
39% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Montana State University-Northern graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,907 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.