Last Updated: Sep 17, 2024 at 5:12pm
Montana Technological University
1300 West Park Street
Butte, MT 59701
United States
Institution Overview
Montana Technological University is Montana’s only Special Focus science and engineering university. Founded in 1900, we've been making STEM cool since before anyone else knew what it was. With programs in science, technology, engineering, math, healthcare, and the trades, our students graduate career-ready with the experience top-employers demand. No matter what you study, you'll find hands-on, applied, and experiential learning is in our DNA.We empower collaborative problem solvers—determined doers who like to roll-up-their sleeves and tackle real-world challenges. Here, you'll be connected with the people, experiences, and opportunities that forge successful futures. As the #1 college in Montana for salary potential (Payscale, 2023) and a Top 50 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2024), Montana Tech is a smart investment.
Basic Stats
Type: In-State College / University
Enrollment: 2,300
Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Affiliations:
Montana University System
Montana University System
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Official school colors:
Copper and Green
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Costs
In-State Tuition By Credit: $255
Out-Of-State Cost By Credit: $695
In-State Tuition Cost Per Year: $8050
Out-Of-State Cost Per Year: $24720
Books & Supplies Per Year: $1260
Room & Board Per Year: $10975
Application Fee: $0
Ask us about our featured departments
Mining Engineering
The new energy economy needs more mining engineers to design, construct, and manage surface and underground mines around the world. Studying mining engineering at Montana Tech offers coursework on geological materials, blasting, materials handling, mine valuation, ventilation, and designing/operating of surface and underground mines. Students learn in state-of-the-art field and laboratory facilities including the Underground Mine Education Center, the only on-campus underground mine in the nation and have hands-on experiences through coursework, student clubs, and research projects.
Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering program at Montana Tech offers coursework in power grid stability, grid modeling, power protection, and instrumentation and controls that prepares students for in-demand careers in renewable energy, semiconductors, microprocessors, controls, consulting and more. Students learn in state-of-the-art labs dedicated to protection, energy conversion, power plant systems, and training, and benefit from small classes taught by industry-experienced—and connected—faculty who offer mentorship from class to career.
Occupational Safety and Health
Students in the Occupational Safety and Health program at Montana Tech apply science, engineering, and technology to anticipate, evaluate, and control safety and health hazards in the workplace. Students have hands-on experiences in our state-of-the-art safety lab where they participate in real-world safety simulations. Additionally, students learn from experienced faculty and have access to scholarship and professional networking opportunities through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Nursing
Montana Tech’s Sherry Lesar School of Nursing is ranked the #1 Nursing Program in Montana (RegisteredNursing.org, 2024). Students learn in the Lesar Family Nursing Simulation Center that includes four simulation suites, a nurse's station, medication room, and high-tech mannequins for simulated learning experiences. Students complete close to 1,000 clinical hours through skills and simulation labs and clinical experiences at area hospitals and clinics. The Nursing Scholars Edge Direct Entry Program (mtech.edu/nursing/scholars-edge) provides 25 Montana high school seniors the opportunity to receive direct admission to the clinical portion of the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing. Applications are due by January 15, 2025.
Social Media Highlights
From Thompson Park to the Pintler-Anaconda wilderness and even the Continental Divide, there is no shortage of camping and hiking around our campus!🏕️One of Montana Tech's best fall traditions has campus clubs/organizations building—then racing—bed frames down Park Street!🍂 r
Montana Tech revealed it's SAP Next-Gen Lab💻
SPOT—a robot from Boston Dynamics that is around the size of a large dog and can go underground to explore inside abandoned mines.👀
Butte natives Sydney Doyle and Myles McClernan say they only ever had one college in mind as they filled out applications in their senior year at Butte High⚒️
We do some mad science in our labs at Montana Tech!⚗️
Career Pathways offered by institution
• Advanced Manufacturing• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Business Management
• Design & Construction
• Finance
• Health Professions
• Information Technology
• STEM
• Welding & Fabrication
Academic Programs
Engineering Bachelor of Science Degrees:Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degrees:
Biological Sciences
Business and Information Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Management
Cybersecurity and Network Administration
Data Science
Exercise and Health Science
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Safety and Health
Dates to Remember
- • Housing applications can be completed on your personal (URL) upon acceptance to Montana Tech. We encourage students to apply and submit the $100 deposit for housing as soon as possible (by December preferably). Residence Hall assignments are based in the order housing applications and deposits are received. If you withdraw your application before June 1, you'll receive a refund of the housing deposit.
- • Lance Scholars Program Applications Due: Saturday, February 15, 2025—for more information visit mtech.edu/lancescholars
- • Marie Moebus Presidential Scholarship Applications Due: Wed, January 15, 2025—for more information visit mtech.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/presidential
- • Nursing Scholars Edge Direct Entry Program Applications Due: Wed, January 15, 2025—for more information visit mtech.edu/nursing/scholars-edge
- • Oredigger Merit Scholarship: Submit the application for admission for a bachelor's degree by March 1 to be automatically considered for this award based on GPA, and if submitted, test scores.
Deadlines
Priority Application Deadline: 1-Dec
Priority Financial Aid Deadline: 1-Dec; pending FAFSA release date
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Student Life & Community
- • Our campus overlooks historic Uptown Butte where headframes from the area’s underground mining past decorate the hillsides against the backdrop of 360-degree mountain views. You’ll find outdoor recreation opportunities in every direction and with Butte being Montana’s Festival City, there’s always something to experience.
- • Our Outdoor Recreation Program has gear rentals available and offers student trips. The Whiskey Gulch Mountain Bike Skills Park on campus links to miles of single and double-track trails.
- • Our dedicated student-athletes compete in NAIA Frontier Conference sports including: men’s football, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track & field.
- • Students participate in 40+ clubs and organizations and 200+ campus activities are offered each year, including student traditions like Bed Races during Homecoming and Hiking to the M on Big Butte during Orientation.
- • The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex offers 8,000 square feet of fitness space including a six-lane 25-meter pool, a cardio and weight room, dance studio, and more.
- • There are three residence halls to choose from. The Student Success Center includes a residence hall, student services, advising, tutoring, an eatery—and terrific mountain and stadium views.
Campus Visit
Personalized campus visits are offered most weekdays in-person and virtually. Schedule your next adventure at mtech.edu/visits.We're confident you'll love our campus overlooking beautiful Uptown Butte. To prove it, if you're visiting from more than 100 miles away, we're offering a one-night hotel stay, on us when you book your individual campus tour through your personal URL (PURL). To fill out our inquiry form and generate your PURL go to mtech.edu/visits.
Tech Days are a one-of-a-kind, hands-on college visit experience for prospective students. Students experience a day of interactive laboratory breakout sessions, campus tours, and a chance to explore academic areas of interest. Space in the interactive laboratory breakout sessions is limited so registered early! For more information visit mtech.edu/visits. Tech Day dates are:
• Fri, November 15, 2024
• Fri, November 22, 2024
• Fri, March 7, 2025
Techxpo is an annual campus-wide event aimed at showcasing the many exciting research and design projects developed by Montana Tech's students. This event is free and open to the community. Sign up to visit campus on this day at mtech.edu/visit and experience the many exciting research and design projects developed by Montana Tech’s students. The Techxpo date is:
• Thurs, April 24 2025
Campus Orientation
Orientation takes place a few days before courses begin for the fall and spring semester. Admitted students will receive additional information about the orientation dates and final details about how to complete their admissions file to be registered for classes. Typically, move-in and orientation in the fall starts the Wednesday before classes begin. Students starting in the fall will additionally receive invitations in the spring to attend one of the in-person or virtual Registration Rallies to get registered for classes.Highlights
- • #1 Bachelor’s Program in Montana (University HQ, 2024)
- • #1 Best College in Montana (Niche, 2024)
- • #1 in Montana for Salary Potential (PayScale, 2023)
- • $67,000 Median Starting Salary (Montana Tech Outcomes Survey, 2022)
- • 98% Participation in high-impact practices like internships, research, and service that provide real-world experience (NSSE, 2022)
- • Montana’s only Special Focus science and engineering university
- • Over 90% Career Outcomes Rate for over a decade (Montana Tech Outcomes Survey)
- • Top 50 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2024)
Important Things To Know
- • The Lance Scholars Program provides 50 new first-time and transfer students who are residents of Montana pursuing a bachelor’s degree and have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher with a $4,000 per year scholarship, renewable for up to three additional years (up to $16,000 total). Qualifying admitted students will receive an invitation to apply on their student portal (PURL), applications are due by February 15, 2025. Learn more at mtech.edu/lancescholars.
- • Hands-on learning is in our DNA. Gain real-world experience in the Lesar Family Nursing Simulation Center, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Power Systems Labs, Nanotechnology Laboratory, the Underground Mine Education Center, and many other high-tech labs with state-of-the-art equipment.
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2024 at 5:12pm