Montana State University-Northern
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 761 students.
About This School
Montana State University-Northern is a public institution located in Havre, Montana with approximately 761 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,664 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $40,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Montana State University–Northern is a public college in Havre, Montana, United States. It is part of the Montana University System and was "Northern Montana College" prior to the restructuring of Montana's public university system in 1994.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 42% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, the average net price of $14,164/year and a median debt of just $10,560 at graduation make this one of the more affordable options you'll find, and the small 787-student enrollment means you won't get lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, low-cost school in rural Montana, but come in with a clear plan — the odds of completing a degree here require more than just showing up.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (761 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Flathead Valley Community College
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The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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