Montana State University - Northern

Basic Stats

Costs

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agricultural Mechanics and Construction
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Business Management
• Design & Construction
• Education
• Finance
• Health Professions
• Human Services
• Marketing
• STEM
• Transportation
• Welding & Fabrication
• Other Specialized Programs

Academic Programs

CERTIFICATES
Diesel Tech, CAS
Welding Technology, CAS
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Agriculture Mechanics Technology, AAS
Agriculture Technology, AAS
Automotive Technology, AAS
Automotive Technology: Fast Track Option, AAS
Program of Study in Business, AS
Design Drafting Technology, AAS
Diesel Technology, AAS
Electrical Technology, AAS
Manufacturing, AAS
Program of Study in General Education, AA
Nursing, ASN
Pipefitting, AAS
Plumbing, AAS
DEGREES IN GREAT FALLS
Elementary Education (K-8), BSEd
Business Administration, BA
Business Technology, BAS
BACHELOR DEGREES
Agriculture Operations Technology, BS
Applied Science, BAS
Automotive Technology, BS
Biology, BS
Business Administration, BS
Business Technology, BAS
Civil Engineering Technology, BS
Community Leadership, BA
Criminal Justice, BS
Diesel Technology, BS
Diesel Technology:
Equipment Management Option, BS
Field Maintenance Option, BS
Elementary Education (K-8), BSEd
Graphic Design, BA
Health Promotion, BS
Liberal Studies, BA
Nursing, RN-BSN Completion
Secondary Education:
Broad Field Science (5-12), BSEd
General Science (5-12), BSEd
Health and Physical Education (K-12), BSEd
Industrial Technology, BSEd
English (5-12), BSEd
Trades Management, BAS
GRADUATE DEGREES
Counselor Education, MEd
Instruction and Learning, MS
MINORS
Accounting
Agriculture Mechanics Technology
Applied Agriculture
Applied Equine Management
Art (K-12)
Automotive Technology
Biology
Business Technology
Community Leadership
Criminal Justice
Diesel Technology
Health Promotion
Marketing: Technical Sales and Service
Native American Studies
Psychology
Reading Specialist (K-12)
Small Business Management
Traffic Education (K-12)

Dates to Remember

• Apply TODAY! We accept applications throughout the year, but earlier is
• Fall Semester Priority Application Deadline: 1-Jul
• Financial Aid and Scholarship priority date is February 3, 2024.
• Spring Semester Priority Application Deadline: 1-Dec
• Summer Session Priority Application Deadline: 1-May
• better!

Deadlines

Student Life & Community

• MSU-Northern has two residence halls, MacKenzie and Morgan, that offer kitchens, laundry facilities, computer labs, study space, recreation rooms and many events throughout the year.
• On-campus living provides students with a strong sense of community spirit, support among peers, convenient access to classes and meals, and an opportunity to be fully involved in Northern’s activities and
• There are 20 student clubs/organizations on campus, along with plenty of activities for students to enjoy, including: intramural sports, outdoor recreation opportunities, an 18-hole disc golf course, a community orchestra, live theatre, special events such as concerts and comedians, and two student-fitness centers.
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Highlights

• (Montana Department of Labor and Industry Report, “Meeting State Worker Demand”, August 2017)
• 80% of MSU-Northern graduates work in Montana a year after graduation, and 85% worked in Montana within five years of graduation.
• Demand”, August 2017)
• • Academic and personal success is our top priority! At MSU-Northern, you will have access to personal tutoring and disability services in a friendly and personalized environment. TRIO/Student Support Services, The Little River Institute, and faculty collaboratively work together to provide MSU-Northern students access to experienced professional and student tutors in a wide range of disciplines at no extra cost.
• • If you want a successful career, MSU-Northern is your best choice! Over 90% of all MSUN graduates are employed in their field of choice.
• • MSU-Northern graduates made 50% more in median wages a year after graduation than across all four-year colleges in the state. (Montana Department of Labor and Industry Report, “Meeting State Worker
• • MSU-Northern meets students’ academic needs by offering certificates, 2‐year degrees, 4‐year degrees and Master’s degrees on one campus. Every student, no matter what degree program they choose, gets the full college experience!
• • MSU-Northern’s Diesel Technology Program is world-renowned and is one of the only diesel-focused bachelor’s programs in the United States.
• • Our average class size is 14 students, allowing our faculty to provide one‐on‐one, personal instruction.

Important Things To Know

• ACT score HSGPA Scholarship
• Level 1 20-21 3.00-3.24 $1,000.00
• Level 2 22-24 3.25-3.49 $1,500.00
• Level 3 25 and up 3.50-4.00 $2,500.00
• MSU-Northern has secured funding for the upcoming Aurora Complex, a state-of-the-art health and recreation building focused on student wellness which will include classrooms, student health facilities, and common space.
• MSU-Northern’s Merit Scholarship Program recognizes Montana students for their hard work with a scholarship that is offered at the time of admission and is renewable for 4 years. The levels are: