Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$12,664Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$49,505Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,500Median debt at graduation
761Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,982
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,875
- Total cost of attendance
- $16,578
- Room & board
- $7,384
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Average net price
- $12,664
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,940
- $30–48k
- $9,242
- $48–75k
- $12,451
- $75–110k
- $16,315
- $110k+
- $16,578
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $45,045
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,505
- Median debt (graduates)
- $18,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 29%
Programs: what graduates earn
8 of 36 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $42,923 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 18 | $61,499 | $20,981 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 15 | $77,121 | $15,421 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 13 | $43,158 | $20,950 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 26 | $40,381 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | $33,261 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $61,754 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | $52,750 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 761
- Graduate students
- 51
- Part-time
- 15%
- Women / men
- 40% / 60%
- White
- 68%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $55,611 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- www.msun.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 4% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 12% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 0% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Montana State University-Northern cost?
The average net price after grants is $12,664 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,982 and the full cost of attendance is $16,578.
How much do Montana State University-Northern graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $49,505 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.