Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
Montana State University reports a middle 50% SAT of 1075 to 1270 (enrolled, Fall 2024 25th-75th percentile, CDS 2024-25). We use 1170 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1075 to 1270 (enrolled, Fall 2024 25th-75th percentile, CDS 2024-25) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 21 to 27 |
| Acceptance rate | 82.1% (Fall 2024, 17,786 admitted / 21,652 applied) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | ACT/SAT welcomed but not required for admission or scholarship consideration |
| Type | Public university |
Source: MSU Bozeman official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Only 21% of enrolled first-years submitted an SAT score and 38% an ACT score, reflecting the test-optional policy.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana | 1110 to 1280 | 95.6% |
| Montana State University | 1075 to 1270 | 82.1% |
| Rocky Mountain College | 925 to 1090 | 77.8% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Montana Colleges.
Montana has no single SAT cutoff that unlocks one dollar amount; its marquee award, the Montana University System (MUS) Honor Scholarship, ranks students statewide on a GPA-plus-ACT/SAT composite, and the Governor's Best and Brightest program offers a second score-linked path.
MUS Honor Scholarship: Waives tuition (not mandatory fees) for up to 8 semesters at any Montana University System campus; up to 200 awarded statewide each year.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Montana SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Connecticut | 1100 to 1240 |
| University of Nevada, Reno | Nevada | 1070 to 1270 |
| Wayne State University | Michigan | 1060 to 1290 |
| Ball State University | Indiana | 1090 to 1240 |
A score that is competitive at MSU Bozeman lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1075 to 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1075 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
MSU Bozeman lists its policy as: ACT/SAT welcomed but not required for admission or scholarship consideration. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.
82.1% (Fall 2024, 17,786 admitted / 21,652 applied). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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