Montana state university northern acceptance rate

What are Montana State University – Northern’s admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we’ll cover what you need to get into Montana State University – Northern and build a strong application.

School location: Havre, MTShares

Admissions Rate: 64%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Montana State University – Northern is 64%. For every 100 applicants, 64 are admitted.

Montana State University – Northern GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school’s average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 2.79

The average GPA at Montana State University – Northern is 2.79.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 2.79, Montana State University – Northern accepts students with below-average GPAs. You might have a mix of B’s and C’s in your high school record. It’s best to avoid D’s and F’s, since application readers might question your commitment to studying and ability to succeed in college.

If you’re currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 2.79, you’ll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests.

You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to Montana State University – Northern. More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.

Montana State University – Northern SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school’s average score.

Average SAT: 1050

The average SAT score composite at Montana State University – Northern is a 1050 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Montana State University – Northern Competitive for SAT test scores.

Montana State University – Northern SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 950, and the 75th percentile New SAT score is 1140. In other words, a 950 on the New SAT places you below average, while a 1140 will move you up to above average.

Here’s the breakdown of new SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	510	470	560
Reading + Writing	540	480	580
Composite	1050	950	1140

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Montana State University – Northern ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Montana State University – Northern likely doesn’t have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 20

The average ACT score at Montana State University – Northern is 20. This score makes Montana State University – Northern Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 17, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 23.

Even though Montana State University – Northern likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 17 or below, you’ll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you’re taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school’s ACT requirement of 20 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you’re happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren’t able to find the school’s exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Montana State University – Northern, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 20.

SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section.

Montana State University – Northern requires you to take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section. They’ll use this as another factor in their admissions consideration.

SAT Subject Test Requirements

Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.

We did not find information that Montana State University – Northern requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not. At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.

Montana State University-Northern SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

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SAT Composite 25th	N/A

SAT Reading 75th	N/A
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Montana State University-Northern ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

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Applicants Submitting ACT

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ACT Reading 25th	N/A
ACT Math 25th	N/A
ACT Composite 25th	N/A

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Applying

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Aug 1, 2021

Days left to Apply

94

Applicants have 94 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2021.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Montana State University Northern is $30.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Montana State University Northern and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics And Equipment/machine Technology/technician
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Carpentry/carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/plumber
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Graphic Design

Acceptance Rate

378Applied242Accepted1,208Enrolled64%

Female Admissions

149Females Applied97Females Accepted65%Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

229Males Applied145Males Accepted63%Acceptance Rate

Applying

30Application Fee2.79Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,954In-state18,666Out-of-state

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition deferred payment	Yes

Financial Aid

10,291Avg. Financial Aid Package9,054Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package1,594Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package3,522Avg. Loan Aid715Avg. Grant Aid4,826Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded99%Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid60%Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met3%Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,208Total Undergrad students1%International Students89%Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.6%
Black or African American	0.93%
White or Caucasian	76.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	13.04%
Asian	1.43%
Other	5.89%