
Montana State University experienced an overall acceptance rate of 82.14% for the application year 2024, with 21,652 applicants and 17,786 accepted. This represents a notable decrease from an acceptance rate of 86.8% in 2023 when 21,975 applicants were considered. Historically, the acceptance rates show variability, with rates of 73.3% in 2022 and 73% in 2021, indicating a trend of increasing selectivity over the past few years. In contrast, the acceptance rate was higher at 80.8% in 2020, reflecting fluctuations in application volume and admission standards.