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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
Academics
- Graduation Rate57%
- Majors Available120
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
Applicants who have completed an Advanced Placement examination should request that the official scores be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Grades of 3, 4 or 5 on an Advanced Placement examination for most courses will be granted college credit (but no grade) for the appropriate courses. A few exams require minimum scores of 4.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ELEC 100IA |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ELEC 100IA |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 200IA, ARTH 201IA |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOB 160, BIOB 170IN |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | M 171Q |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | M 171Q, M172Q |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | M 171Q |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHMY 121IN, CHMY 122IN |
| 4 | 4 | CHMY 121IN & 122IN OR CHMY 141 & 142 | |
| 5 | 8 | CHMY 141, CHMY 142, CHMY 143, CHMY 144 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 101, CHIN 102D |
| 4 | 12 | CHIN 101, CHIN 102D, CHIN 201D | |
| 5 | 15 | CHIN 101, CHIN 102D, CHIN 201D, CHIN 202D | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | ELEC 100D OR ELEC 100IS |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCI 127 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSCI 107 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ELEC 100IA |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | WRIT 101W |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | LIT 110IH |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOE 103CS |
| European History | 3 | 8 | HSTR 101I, HSTR 102IH |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | FRCH 101, 102D, 201D |
| 5 | 12 | FRCH 101, 102D, 201D, 202D | |
| 3 | 6 | FRCH 101, 102D, | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | GRMN 101, 102D, 201D |
| 5 | 12 | GRMN 101, 102D, 201D, 202D | |
| 3 | 6 | GRMN 101, 102D | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GPHY 121D |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | ELEC 100D |
| 4 | 9 | ELEC 100D | |
| 5 | 12 | ELEC 100D | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JPNS 101, 102D |
| 4 | 9 | JPNS 101, 102D, 201D | |
| 5 | 13 | JPNS 101, 102D, 201D, 202D | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | ELEC 100IH |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECNS 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECNS 101IS |
| Music Aural Subscore | 4 | 1 | MUSI 140 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 4 | 3 | MUSI 105 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHSX205 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHSX 207 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHSX 222 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHSX 220 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | M 151Q |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYX 100IS |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | SPNS 101, 102D, 201D |
| 5 | 12 | SPNS 101, 102D, 201D, 202D | |
| 3 | 6 | SPNS 101, 102D | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | ELEC 300 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 216Q |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSCI 210IS |
| United States History | 3 | 8 | HSTA 101I, HSTA 102IH |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | ELEC 100IH |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy
B
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
D
- Dietetics/Dietitian
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entomology
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Financial Planning and Services
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
H
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Design
J
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
L
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Materials Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Science
O
- Optics/Optical Sciences
P
- Philosophy
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Physics, General
- Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
R
- Range Science and Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Statistics, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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