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Montana State University-Northern SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.79

Acceptance Rate100%

MSU-Northern’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is broadly accessible, but the 64% freshman retention and 30% six-year graduation rates make fit and preparation matter. Use your SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check, then pair it with a clear plan for coursework, support, and costs.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Montana State University-Northern facts and stats

Quick Facts

Montana State University-Northern is a small public university with an undergraduate enrollment of 919 students in a small-town setting. MSU-Northern has a freshman retention rate of 64% and a 6-year graduation rate of 30%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Havre, MT

Undergrad Enrollment919

Freshman Retention64%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate30%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Montana State University-Northern application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to MSU-Northern, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for a possible score improvement, and make sure any fall scores arrive before the regular admission deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At MSU-Northern, in-state tuition is $5,010 and out-of-state tuition is $19,785. About 69% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 15.

In-State Tuition$5,010

Out-of-State Tuition$19,785

Room and Board$7,198

Average Merit Award$250

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid69%

Average Aid Package$9,054

Average Debt at Grad$21,365

Out-of-state tuition at MSU-Northern is $19,785, while in-state tuition is $5,010; room and board adds $7,198. About 69% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $9,054. Merit awards are typically small, averaging $250. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,365.