Montana State University-Northern
Montana State University-Northern is one of the seven public 4-year colleges in Montana. The campus is located in Havre town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,236 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 264 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 158 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 60%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Montana State University-Northern's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,402, and fees were $1,459. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,602 and $1,569 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,236 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 25 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 371 miles radius of Montana State University-Northern
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Stone Child College
19 miles away |
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Montana State University-Billings
197 miles away |
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Montana State University
209 miles away |
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Montana Tech of the University of Montana
220 miles away |
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The University of Montana
231 miles away |
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
333 miles away |
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Dickinson State University
339 miles away |
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Spokane Community College
358 miles away |
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Washington State University
368 miles away |
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Eastern Washington University
371 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 05/01/1992 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $285/credit | |
| In State Students | $285/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $798/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $334/credit | |
| In State Students | $334/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $862/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,825 | $12,825 | $35,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,950 | $19,950 | $55,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,625 | $35,625 | $99,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,700 | $16,700 | $43,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Montana State University-Northern's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,153 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $816 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $4,506 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $2,274 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,696 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $7,470 |
$10,217
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,112 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,460 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,157 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,103 |
| Over $110,000$15,326 |
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Student Population
1,163
Undergrads
73
Graduates
560
Women
676
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
74% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Montana state board of nursing.
