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Montana Tech of the University of Montana
- 1300 W Park St
- Butte, MT 59701
- OPEID College Code: 00253100
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- General Phone: (406) 496-4101
- Chancellor: Frank Gilmore
- Website: www.mtech.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,900
- College Mascot: Orediggers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 308 | 200 | 508 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 292 (95%) | 169 (85%) | 461 (91%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 280 (96%) | 159 (94%) | 439 (95%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 102 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 275 | 62% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 27% | 44% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,878 | $3,184 | $1,817 | $4,157 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 35 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 695 | 660 | 575 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,640 | $5,560 | $5,079 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,070 | $14,719 | $14,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,830 | $5,594 | $5,356 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,570 | $15,154 | $14,435 |
| Out of State | $25,000 | $24,313 | $23,426 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,540 | $6,360 | $5,879 |
| Out of State | $15,970 | $15,519 | $14,870 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,540 | $6,360 | $5,879 |
| Out of State | $15,970 | $15,519 | $14,870 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,900 Undergraduate: 1,796 Graduate: 104
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,164 Female: 736
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,099 Female: 697
- Graduate Gender Male: 65 Female: 39
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,549 Part-Time: 351
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,499 Part-Time: 297
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 50 Part-Time: 54
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 106 | 6% |
| American Indian | 18 | 0.9% |
| Black | 7 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2% |
| White | 1,551 | 82% |
| Unknown | 177 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 96 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 479 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 467 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 366 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 212 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 119 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 54 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 71 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 32 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 466 | 342 | 124 |
| Faculty Status | 139 | 132 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 67 | 63 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 49 | - | 49 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 229 | 166 | 63 |
| Primarily Instruction | 184 | 126 | 58 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 97 | 44 | 53 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 116 | 109 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 46 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 38 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,537 (126) | $60,927 (84) | $50,757 (42) |
| Professor | $70,563 (40) | $70,443 (35) | $71,402 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $57,450 (21) | $58,315 (15) | $55,287 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,701 (36) | $55,596 (21) | $48,647 (15) |
| Instructor | $45,636 (29) | $46,931 (13) | $44,584 (16) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,931 (40) | $56,424 (30) | $46,450 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $75,974 (1) | - (-) | $75,974 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,030 (1) | - (-) | $39,030 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,305 (166) | $57,042 (114) | $48,305 (52) |
| Professor | $70,563 (40) | $70,443 (35) | $71,402 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $57,664 (22) | $58,315 (15) | $56,269 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,139 (37) | $55,596 (21) | $47,602 (16) |
| Instructor | $45,636 (29) | $46,931 (13) | $44,584 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $640,239 | $453,087 | $187,152 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 71% | 29% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 202 | 171 | 31 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 199 | 171 | 28 |
| Basketball | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Football | 144 | 144 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,165 | $26,768 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,248 | $12,788 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 27% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 24% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
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