Montana State University-Northern

Montana State University – Northern or MSU - Northern, a public institution located in Havre, Montana, was established in 1929. A part of the Montana State University system, it was initially known as Northern Montana College. In 1994, the college received its current name and the Montana University System decided to merge the smaller campuses with the two main universities – University of Montana, Missoula and the Montana State University, Bozeman.

MSU – Northern offers a variety of academic programs, including agricultural science and management, engineering technique, mechanics and repair. The institution offers graduate as well as Extended University programs, which are non-traditional academic programs such as Motorcycle Safety, Summer Session and others.

The institution fields both men’s and women’s athletics teams who participate in basketball, rodeo, volleyball and golf. The teams belong to the Frontier Conference and the institution offers athletics financial aid to students who require it.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, agricultural science and management, and engineering technician.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,215 in 2007-2008 (1,093 full-time equivalent).

About 62% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 38% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Montana State Northern participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Montana State Northern provides on-campus housing for 355 of its 1,093 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Frontier Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 127 male students received the aid (men were 79% of those receiving aid) and 33 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 21% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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