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Montana Technological University
Montana Technological University admits nearly everyone — 91% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Montana Technological University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Montana Technological University anchors the college town of Butte, MT, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Petroleum Engineering, where graduates median $106,076 four years out. Faculty pay averages $103,020 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,480 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1250 — near the MT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Montana Technological University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1060–1250 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Montana Technological University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Montana Technological University received 1,623 applications and admitted 1,459 (89.9%), with 294 enrolling.
How Montana Technological University compares
| Montana Technological University | Montana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91% | 82.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,340 | $8,506 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,329 | $49,036 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Montana Technological University student earns $54,329 — 11% above the Montana median of $49,036 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Montana Technological University prices by residency: $8,340 in-state versus $26,150 out-of-state — a $17,810 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,480 undergraduates, Montana Technological University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
58.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Montana Technological University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Montana Technological University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $106,076 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $93,629 |
| Public Health | $86,855 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,443 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,504 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $61,446 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $58,332 |
Median earnings for these 7 Montana Technological University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,329 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Montana Technological University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Montana Technological University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 91% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Montana Technological University's acceptance rate?
89.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,459 admitted from 1,623 applicants.
How much does Montana Technological University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,340; out-of-state students pay $26,150. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Montana Technological University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,329 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Montana
- The University of Montana — 95.9% admitted
- The University of Montana-Western — 99.8% admitted
- Montana State University — 82.1% admitted
- University of Providence — 50.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.