About Montana Tech

For the past 108 years, Montana Tech has earned a reputation as one of the finest science, engineering, and technical colleges in the world. Montana Tech is a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and research in the Pacific Northwest in engineering, science, energy, health, information sciences and technology. With more than 40 academic programs and 38 clubs and organizations, Tech offers tremendous opportunities in a student friendly environment.

Recently, the Princeton Review selected Montana Tech as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education featuring Tech in their 2009 edition of "The Best 368 Colleges". Montana Tech was also named by U.S.News & World Report as the 3rd Top Public Baccalaureate College in the West in the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges”.

Montana Tech is located atop Tech hill in beautiful, historic Uptown Butte, Montana. Butte is located midway between Yellowstone and Glacier Parks providing outstanding opportunities for recreation including skiing and other winter sports, camping, hiking, biking and world-class fishing.

We invite you to visit Montana Tech! As you tour our campus on the hill, you will have a special opportunity to learn more about the college through first-hand contact our Tech family – our students, faculty, and staff. We appreciate your interest, and as you continue your journey, we hope you enjoy what you see.

Unexpectedly Affordable

Nearly $1 million in new student scholarships are awarded to new students each year. Tech students graduate with less debt than students from any other 4-year Montana college or university. The low cost of living and affordable housing in Butte is a huge benefit to Tech students. With average job placement rates at 97% and high starting salaries, students are able to pay back student loans much easier.

Impressively Personal

Montana Tech is student friendly and takes pride in quality instruction provided by highly qualified faculty members. A 16:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 19 facilitate the relationships that lead to student success. Students learn from professors, most with current industry experience, not teaching assistants. Free tutoring and other educational services are provided by the Tech Learning Center (TLC - the acronym is not coincidental). Students receive the help they deserve.

Exceptionally Driven

Students participate and excel in international academic competitions. The Career Services department works to place hard working, success oriented students in internships, as well as permanent positions. The current overall placement rate of Montana Tech graduates is 97%. New student scholarships are awarded on previous academic success primarily GPA, class-rank, and extra-curricular activities with consideration of ACT or SAT.

Refreshingly Real

Tech is located in beautiful southwestern Montana with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Campus life is full of activities ranging from hikes to the M to live bands to casino night in the residence halls. Life here is laid back and personal where you will be on a first-name basis with your professors. Classes are challenging with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Barron's Best Buys for colleges recognizes Montana Tech stating "you would be hard pressed to find a place as low-key and personal in this realm of academe".

Quality Focused

Tech faculty members maintain industry experience and are on the cutting edge of science research. Industry advisory boards work closely with faculty to develop current and challenging curricula.