Montana's Quality Higher Education System

Enrollment Facts

  • In Fall 2006, nearly 42,000 students enrolled in the Montana University System (unduplicated headcount).
  • Over the past ten years, full-time equivalent enrollment (FTE) has increased by 7% system-wide, growing from 33,025 in 1997 to 35,258 in 2006.
  • In Fall 2006, 79% of MUS students enrolled at a 4-year institution, 14% at a college of technology, and 7% at one of the community colleges.
  • Resident students comprise approximately 80% of the total FTE.
  • FTE at the colleges of technology grew from 2,830 in 1997 to 3,910 in 2006, resulting in a 38% increase.