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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The University of Montana	1225	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Est. Median SAT 1,225 Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
2	Montana State University	1184	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,184 1.7% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
3	Carroll College	1179	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,179 4.0% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
4	Montana Technological University	1120	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Est. Median SAT 1,120 1.4% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
5	Montana State University Billings	1090	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,090 Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
6	Rocky Mountain College	1075	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Est. Median SAT 1,075 2.3% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
7	University of Providence	995	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 72% first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 995 2.8% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
8	Montana State University-Northern	990	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 990 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
9	The University of Montana-Western	990	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 990 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
10	Aaniiih Nakoda College	0	0	--	6933	19990	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,990
11	Blackfeet Community College	0	0	--	0	22428	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,428
12	Salish Kootenai College	0	0	--	6771	28894	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
13	Stone Child College	0	0	--	4317	11860	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana Stone Child College Box Elder, MT Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $11,860

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,225

95.9%

1,140 – 1,310

$17,370

$35,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,184 1.7%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$20,142

$44,757

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,179 4.0%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,120 1.4%

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,090

99.5%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

1,075 2.3%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

995 2.8%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

$37,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

990

100.0%

890 – 1,090

$9,961

$45,045

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

990

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

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$19,990

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Montana

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$22,428

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$28,894

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$4,317

1,184
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1,179
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1,120
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1,075
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995
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