1. Montana State University
SL College!

2. General Information
15,686 students– Medium sized university located in Bozeman, MT
Average HS GPA (MSU Reporting) – 3.45 GPA and a 25.4 ACT
51% In-State, 49% Out-of State Students– California, Washington, and Colorado three largest represented states
Bozeman– No. 1 ski town in North America, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, bike trails, etc.
Small community– great dining, shopping, nightlife—college town!

6. Academic Information
Major academic programs– Education, Health and Human Development
Exercise science, Nutrition, Athletic Training
College of Engineering
ROTC, Computer Science, Construction Engineering
Arts and Architecture– Environmental Design
Business
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Nursing

7. Academic Support
Library “Subject Liaisons” that have specialty in your major/minor area and can help find sources for any paper or project
SmartyCats Tutoring– free Drop in or scheduled tutoring– you can also
Study and Review Sessions per Subject AND Teacher
Writing/Research Center in Library for support
ChampChange– undergraduate students earn points for going to workshops, tutoring sessions, football games, success appointments, rec center, etc.
Prizes given away– TVs, iPads, Bikes, Cash, etc.

8. Student Life
Hire-A-Bobcat– student Internship, Job, and Employment Board—Campus Recruiting System
Adventures MSU– Ropes course, leadership skills, canoe, kayak, hike, and travel to Montana hot spots– helps learn school strategies, team building as well as meet new friends—AND earn credit!
Diversity Student Organizations– academic as well as social/leadership groups
Student Government
Study Abroad—Internships, Service– Greece, Ghana, Indonesia, Europe, South Africa

9. Financial Aid and Scholarship
WUE School! 150% IN-STATE Tuition---DISCOUNTED TUITION—must apply at Montana State
Non-Resident Freshman Achievement Awards—anywhere from $1,000-$15,000 per year dependent on grades
Separate Undergraduate Scholarships—Presidential Scholarships (leadership and service)
Honors College Scholarships
Departmental New Freshman Scholarships

10. Residence halls and On Campus Living
Academic Center--
Regular doubles, triples, and loft-style living
Meal Plans—5 day to unlimited as well as Cuisine-N-Clean cash—for laundry or extra food
Pay as you Need living—more you eat/nicer you live, more expensive!

11. Okay…How do I gain Admission?
Again…Montana’s expectation: 3.45 GPA/25 ACT/1722 SAT
Top Ten Colleges for Return on Investment in Western Region
Rolling Admissions
4 English/3 Math/Three SS/Two Lab Science/Two Elective
$38 Application Free

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