Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 89.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,185
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,050–1,320
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 22
- Total Enrollment
- 1,428
Admissions Overview
Montana Tech maintains an open admission policy with an 89% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most students who apply. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1050-1320 on the SAT, though many successful applicants fall below this range. The school prioritizes fit over perfect scores, given its specialized focus on engineering and mining programs. Montana Tech seeks students who are drawn to hands-on technical fields and want direct pathways into Montana's mining and energy industries. The university values students who thrive in small class settings with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and aren't intimidated by rigorous STEM coursework in a tight-knit mountain community.