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Montana Tech

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world rank  2501

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Overview

Established in 1899, the Montana Tech is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Butte (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Montana. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Montana Tech (MTECH) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Montana Tech (MTECH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 124-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MTECH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Montana Tech's Control Typepublic

Entity

Montana Tech's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Montana Tech' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Montana Tech's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym MTECH
Founded 1899
Motto De Re Metallica
Of The Metals
Colours Green and copper
Mascot Charlie Oredigger
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 1300 W Park Street
Butte
59701-8997 Montana
United States
Montana Tech's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Montana Tech Phone Number +1 (406) 496 4256
Montana Tech Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Montana Tech's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Montana Tech's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Montana Tech's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Montana Tech.

Montana Tech: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Montana Tech's admission information.

Montana Tech's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Montana Tech's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Montana Tech a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Montana Tech's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Montana Tech's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Montana Tech's Admission Office Admission Office

1300 West Park Street
Butte 59701-8997
(406) 496 4178
800 445 8324

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Montana Tech.

Montana Tech's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Montana Tech has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Montana Tech's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Montana Tech's Control Type Control Type

Montana Tech is a public higher education institution.


Montana Tech's Entity Type Entity Type

Montana Tech is a non-profit higher education institution.


Montana Tech's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Montana Tech's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Montana Tech does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Montana Tech's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Single program-Other

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Montana Tech's main facilities:


Montana Tech's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Montana Tech's Library

Montana Technological University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 58,603 physical volumes, 13,878 physical media, 111,390 digital/electronic media and 145 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Montana Technological University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Montana Tech's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Montana Tech provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 452 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Montana Tech's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Montana Tech's main services:


Montana Tech's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Montana Tech's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Montana Tech's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Montana Tech's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Montana Tech's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Montana Tech's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Montana Tech is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1932


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Montana Tech's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Montana Tech's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Montana Tech 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Montana Tech's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Montana Tech's Facebook page Montana Tech's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Montana Tech's X (formerly Twitter) page Montana Tech's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Montana Tech's YouTube channel Montana Tech's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Montana Tech's Instagram page Montana Tech's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Montana Tech's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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