As Montana’s STEM University, Montana Tech delivers powerful programs across science, technology, engineering, math, and healthcare—shaping the innovators and problem-solvers of tomorrow. The Lance College of Mines & Engineering: Features elite, high-demand programs across traditional engineering disciplines and evolving STEM fields.The College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies: Offers foundational science degrees, comprehensive pre-professional health tracks, and unique professional degrees.The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing: Ranked the Best College for Nursing in Montana (Niche, 2026).Highlands College: Provides fast-tracked, career-oriented one- and two-year programs designed to launch students straight into high-demand industries. Highlands College is also home to several short-term programs that provide a skilled workforce for Montana and beyond. The Graduate School: Powers advanced research, equipping future industry leaders with specialized master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
Our admissions and financial aid representatives work to help you get the best STEM education at the most affordable price. Your representatives will get to know you, and your goals, and have a vested interest in helping you achieve them. That's probably why 90% of our undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, which are separate from loans, and do not put students into debt. Our students graduate with less debt than other institutions. That is one of the many reasons Montana Tech is the #1 university in the state on the 2022 Forbes' Top 500 College list, which emphasizes return-on-investment. Apply today and schedule a campus visit, where you will meet with faculty and representatives who can help you plan your future.
Nestled along the Continental Divide in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Montana Tech offers an outdoor paradise with endless public land to explore. Our home, Butte, is also Montana’s Festival City—a vibrant cultural hub that brings thousands of visitors together for events like the 4th of July Freedom Festival, the Montana Folk Festival, and our legendary St. Patrick’s Day parade.On campus, our Housing, Dining, and Student Services teams are committed to helping you feel at home from day one. Whether you are living in the residence halls, connecting through campus activities, or sharing meals with friends, you will find a welcoming community designed to support your academic success and personal growth.Regardless of where you are in your academic journey, our Career Services Office is ready and equipped to connect you with employment opportunities, including student jobs on campus, summer internships, and full-time careers after graduation. From your first day on campus to graduation, Montana Tech provides the resources, connections, and experiences you need to thrive.
Montana Tech is led by innovators. Research is conducted in partnership with some of the world's most respected entities, like the National Science Foundation and DEVCOM ARL laboratory. Research entities include: The Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), the Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment (CERA), the High Performance Computing Cluster (HPC), the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) and the Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC).
Founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, Montana Technological University is the leading STEM institution in the Rocky Mountain West. The University was founded to help fill the growing need for resources managers and engineers, and it has stayed true to that objective throughout its long history. Montana Tech's programs consistently top national, regional and state rankings that measure return-on-investment or performance on professional licensure examinations. Graduates receive a high-quality STEM education, and enjoy excellent career placement rates into in-demand fields.
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