Montana's largest research university with 17,165 students across 250+ degree programs in Bozeman.
Montana State University operates nine colleges offering over 250 undergraduate programs, 115+ graduate programs, and 22+ job-focused programs through Gallatin College. The university grants baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68 fields, and doctoral degrees in 35 fields. MSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University with very high research activity and maintains a strong emphasis on STEM education, being the top producer of Goldwater Scholarship recipients in the Northwest.
With $288.7 million in annual research expenditures, MSU is Montana's largest research enterprise. The university is designated as a space-grant institution and participates in the WWAMI medical education program, allowing Montana citizens to begin medical school at MSU before completing studies at the University of Washington. Notable research centers include the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.
The 1,170-acre campus sits on the south side of Bozeman at 4,900 feet elevation, surrounded by millions of acres of wilderness. Bozeman offers a small-town feel with cosmopolitan amenities, two nearby ski areas, and abundant outdoor recreation. The campus houses the Museum of the Rockies, KUSM television, and KGLT radio, and serves as a hub for statewide outreach through 60 county and reservation extension offices.
MSU enrolls 17,165 students with a 50/50 split between Montana residents and non-residents. The university competes in NCAA Division I FCS as the Bobcats in the Big Sky Conference. Campus life includes 15 athletic teams, extensive clubs and organizations, housing and dining facilities, and the Outdoor Recreation Center. The university emphasizes service learning and community engagement through programs like Service Saturdays and MSU BreaksAway.