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Known as Montana’s premier STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) university in Montana. Initially started as Montana State School of Mines, the university has jumped leaps and bounds to become a public university. The university offers a variety of UG and PG courses across 4 different schools and colleges- mines and engineering, Letters, Science and Professional Studies; Highlands College; Highlands College and Graduate School.
Admissions to Montana Tech is quite a cakewalk as the acceptance rate of the university is 97.3%. The students are required to submit their SAT and ACT scores along with their English proficiency test scores.
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Montana Tech University Rankings
The university has claimed several laurels by being:
- #35 in Regional Universities West by US News and World Report
- #16 in Best Colleges for Veterans by US News and World Report
- #34 in Best Value Schools by US News and World Report
- #74 in Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News and World Report
- #15 in Top Public Schools by US News and World Report
- #92 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by US News and World Report
- #800 in US College Rankings by THE Rankings
Highlights
| Type of University | Public |
| Total enrollment | 2694 |
| Number of undergraduates | 2330 |
| Tuition and fees ( out of state) | 3800 USD/ semester |
| Student-faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 97.3% |
| Test Scores accepted | SAT, ACT |
| Official website | mtech.edu |
Montana Tech Programs
Montana Tech offers a range of programs for its students designed specifically to help them accomplish their goals. Undergraduate, Graduate, associate and Certificate courses can be pursued in this university.
- School of Mines and Engineering provides diverse engineering disciplines available mainly related to mines, petroleum, material science, metallurgy.
- Under the College of Letters, Science and Professional Studies (CLASPS), programs on biological sciences, chemistry, health and computer-related mathematics also interdisciplinary programs are covered.
- Graduate school will help you master the knowledge to finer details and make professional advancement in your career.
Programs offered at the graduate school are included provided by the school of engineering and CLASPS.
Montana Tech Campus and Residence
Campus
Set in a rural setting, the campus is lodged midway between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. It houses the Mineral museum and offers several activities like whitewater rafts, lap swimming, and other off-academics programs which make a student’s life lively and exuberant.
The Montana Tech's North Hall consists of Engineering Hall, Main Hall, the Chemistry/Biology Building, the Petroleum Building, the Mining/Geology Building, the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Complex, the Engineering Lab and Classroom Building, and the Natural Resource Building.
The South Campus is home to a 60000 sq feet of classroom and lab space.
Montana Tech provides a hands-on learning experience through experiential learning and internships. Oredigger media is a student-run media organization that consolidates the newspaper, The technocrat and Radio FM program.
A very interesting and innovative step is taken by Montana tech to go cashless called Digger Dollar program where a declining balance account is created for students to avoid the hassles of dealing with cash. Discount on several services makes it pocket-friendly for students.
The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology is a research centre at the university campus where the researchers develop mineral, energy and water resources.
Accommodation
Montana Tech provides amazing on-campus housing options for students in USA with three co-residence halls accommodating approximately 370 students.
- Living Learning Center - The newest hall with over 60% single-occupancy rooms and 40% double-occupancy or two-person suite single options.
- Prospector Hall - Has space for 200 odd students with mostly double occupancy and a few single rooms. In addition, several suites are present with 2-3 bedrooms sharing a private living area and bathroom.
- Centennial Hall - Comprises suite-style rooms on the entire third floor but the rest of the building encompasses double-occupancy rooms.
Apart from all the basic amenities provided, extra benefits include nutritional counselling and sack meals for students who might be away on class-related matters. The housing committee also provides in-room services during emergency cases. Besides residence halls, Montana tech maintains apartment units that are leased to students who are living off-campus.
Interested candidates are required to submit an online application along with an initial refundable deposit of 100 USD made out to the MTU housing committee.
Room rates of the university residential halls are given below:
| Residence Hall | Rate Per Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Double (P&C) | $ 4,536 |
| Single (Prospector) | $ 5,132 |
| Suite Double (P&C) | $ 5,124 |
| Suite Single (Centennial) | $ 5,670 |
| Studio Double (LLC) | $ 4,990 |
| Studio Single (LLC) | $ 5,646 |
| Suite Single (LLC) | $ 6,238 |
Montana Tech Admission Process
Where to Apply - Interested candidates seeking to get admission at MTU can apply through the official application portal
Application fee - All UG candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of 30 USD. Whereas, for graduates, the application fee is 50 USD.
When to Apply - While the application deadline for freshmen candidates is:
- August 17 (Fall Season)
- December 30 (Spring Season)
Montana Tech University’s graduate programs, the deadlines are -
- April 1 for Fall
- October 1 for Spring
- January 1 for the Summer Semester.
Admission requirements-
- Complete online application
- Official and Certified academic transcript(s) and grades in English from all institutions attended
- Freshmen must have a 2.50 and Undergraduates a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for admission
- English proficiency test scores
- SAT/ACT scores
| English Proficiency Examination | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|
| Internet-based TOEFL test (iBT) | 71 |
| Paper-based TOEFL test (PBT) | 525 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 110 |
| SAT - Writing/Language Score | 25+ |
| ACT - English score | 20+ |
Note: Graduation aspirants are required to fulfil a few additional requirements such as - three reference letters from mentors/academic advisors, a typewritten statement specifying ‘Your academic and professional goals and how they align with the chosen course’, and GRE score for specific courses.
All the required document(s) must be sent to:
Montana Tech
Graduate School
1300 West Park Street Box 20
Butte, MT 59701
Montana Tech Cost of Attendance
International students applying to the college are highly recommended to have a clear understanding of the budget required to study in USA. A rough estimation of the cost of attendance of pursuing education at Montana Tech is given below:
| Estimated Costs | UG students fees | PG Students fees |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $23,210 | $24,370 |
| Room & Board** | $10,741 | $10,741 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,320 | $980 |
| Transportation | $1,890 | $1,890 |
| Miscellaneous** | $2,096 | $2,096 |
| TOTAL | $39,257 | $40,077 |
Montana Tech Scholarships and Financial Aid
Each year Montana Tech offers financial aid to students to study in the USA. The university offers more than 1.6 Million USD in scholarships to its students. The scholarships are highly competitive. Thus, interested candidates are advised to apply early.
- General application to apply for all scholarships a student can qualify for.
- Application Deadline - December 15
- Featured scholarships include
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount Awarded (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Marie Moebus Presidential Scholarship | 3.75 or higher GPA; ACT>30 or SAT>1410 | 6,000 USD |
| Advantage Scholarship | 3.0 GPA required; Math ACT>24 or Math SAT>580 | 12,230 USD |
Please note - Teaching assistants (GRAs/GTAs) who are not Montana residents are awarded a TARA waiver, which is equal to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition.
Montana Tech Work while you study
Students who want to alleviate their cost of expenses can work within the university and simultaneously gain work experience. The Enrollment Services office offers and collects student employment paperwork and timecards. The Payroll office processes timecards for student employee paychecks.
Students who have never worked on campus before (or within the last 2 years) need to submit the following forms for student employment :
- Student employment policies form
- Student employment certification form
- W-4 form
- Form I-9 (completed within 3 working days post the employee start date)
- Decedent’s warrant (recommended)
- Equal employment opportunity form (optional)
- Electronic payroll deposit (optional)
Moreover, males under 26 years of age are required to submit a Statement of selective service registration status
Students can access job postings through Career Services online resource, DIGGERecruiting.
Montana Tech Alumni
Career services at Montana Tech offers the graduates and alumni job opportunities, internships and full time jobs. They prepare the students for interviews,resumes, and sessions.
Notable alumni of the university are as follows:
- Amanda Curtis, member of the Montana House of Representatives
- Jim Deming, football coach
- Craig Kupp, former NFL player. He transferred after his freshman season
- Ryan Lance, CEO of ConocoPhillips
Montana Tech Placements
Montana Tech has been consistent in providing quality education to students, which help them to attain new heights in their careers. The university has ties with several companies which ensure the satisfactory placement of students from several programs.
| Job positions | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial Hygienist | $90,989 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $127,743 |
| Safety Manager | $70,000 |
| Project Engineer | $58,462 |
| Electrical Engineer | $69,004 |
| Civil Engineer | :$75,000 |
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