College statistics
- Address:
- 300 W 11th St
Havre, MT
59501 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.msun.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,010
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $19,785
- Room and Board:
- $7,198
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $26,685,240
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technicians
Montana State University-Northern is a small public college in Havre, Montana, serving the state's rural northern region. The institution emphasizes career and technical preparation, with mechanic and repair technologies as its primary undergraduate focus. As a professions-focused baccalaureate college, MSU-Northern offers practical, hands-on training aligned with regional workforce needs.
The college enrolls about 1,000 students and maintains a lean cost structure. In-state tuition runs $5,010 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $12,208 including room and board. Out-of-state students pay $19,785 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $26,983. The small enrollment and location mean close student-faculty relationships and straightforward financial planning.
MSU-Northern works best for students seeking affordable, regionally grounded technical education and those preparing for skilled trades or service-sector careers. Prospective students should ask about job placement rates in their field of interest, apprenticeship partnerships, and whether the college's program length aligns with their career timeline. Visit www.msun.edu/ for more information.