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Montana State University
(MSU)
Part of Montana State University System
About
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68, and doctoral degrees in 35 through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part...
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68, and doctoral degrees in 35 through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part-time faculty. In the Carnegie Classification, MSU is placed among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity", one of only two universities in Montana to receive this distinction with a "very high undergraduate" enrollment profile. The university had research expenditures of $257.9 million in 2024.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,162
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
- Staff
- 3,336
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =156 | 43.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =493 | 43.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =507 | 43.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =557 | 43.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =603 | 43.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-640 | - | 2022 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Montana State University?
Montana State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401-1500, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =839.
When was Montana State University founded?
Montana State University was founded in 1893.
What are the top subjects at Montana State University?
Top subjects at Montana State University include: Space Science, Ecology, Agriculture & Forestry, Atmospheric Science, Biotechnology.
Where is Montana State University located?
Montana State University is located in Bozeman, United States.