Montana Technological University Acceptance Rate
Butte, Montana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,623
- Admitted
- 1,459
- Yield
- 20.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Montana Technological University's acceptance rate has fallen from 90.7% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 670 to 1,623 (+142%) over that period.
Its 89.9% rate makes Montana Technological University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Montana schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.8% for women vs 88.4% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Montana Technological University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 670 | 608 | 90.7% | 289 |
| 2015–16 | 687 | 610 | 88.8% | 284 |
| 2016–17 | 614 | 546 | 88.9% | 204 |
| 2017–18 | 630 | 582 | 92.4% | 227 |
| 2018–19 | 691 | 634 | 91.8% | 265 |
| 2019–20 | 940 | 855 | 91% | 275 |
| 2020–21 | 916 | 891 | 97.3% | 275 |
| 2021–22 | 1,594 | 1,432 | 89.8% | 325 |
| 2022–23 | 1,757 | 1,572 | 89.5% | 307 |
| 2023–24 | 1,623 | 1,459 | 89.9% | 294 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 710 | 652 | 91.8% |
| Men | 913 | 807 | 88.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 78% |
How Montana Technological University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Montana Technological University's acceptance rate?
Montana Technological University's acceptance rate is 89.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,459 admitted of 1,623 applicants).
Is Montana Technological University test optional?
Montana Technological University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University received 1,623 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,459.
What SAT score do you need for Montana Technological University?
Admitted students at Montana Technological University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Montana Technological University getting harder to get into?
Montana Technological University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.7% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mtech.edu/.