Founded in 1929, the Montana State University-Northern is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Havre (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Montana. This institution also has a branch campus in Great Falls and Lewistown. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Montana State University-Northern (MSU-Northern) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Montana State University-Northern (MSU-Northern) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. MSU-Northern also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Montana State University-Northern |
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Acronym | MSU-Northern |
Founded | 1929 |
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Colours | Maroon and gold |
Mascot | Aurora and Boris the Polar Bears |
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Address | 300 W 11Th Street Havre 59501 Montana United States |
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(406) 265 3700 |
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Other locations | Great Falls and Lewistown |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Montana State University-Northern is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Montana State University-Northern's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Montana State University-Northern categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Montana State University-Northern.
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5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) | 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
This institution acceptance rate range is not available.
This institution is a Native American serving NonTribal Institution (NASNTI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
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Montana State University-Northern's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 100,521 physical volumes, 1,233 physical media, 89,938 digital/electronic media and 124 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Montana State University-Northern's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, the Montana State University-Northern provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 300 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Montana State University-Northern is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1932
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uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Montana State University-Northern 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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