College of Arts and Architecture (Undergrad)

1. Art, BA: Art Education K-12
2. Art, BA: Art History
3. Art, BA: Liberal Arts Studio
4. Environmental Design, BA
5. Film and Photography, BA: Film
6. Film and Photography, BA: Integrated Lens Based Media
7. Film and Photography, BA: Photography
8. Fine Arts, BFA: Graphic Design
9. Fine Arts, BFA: Studio Arts
10. Music Education, BME
11. Music Technology, BA
12. Music, BA

Disciplinary- accredited professional Schools offer programs that span traditional areas of study, such as the fine arts to highly technical emerging fields such as music technology. Nationally recognized programs in architecture and film draw significant numbers of out-of-state students. Our programs balance access with excellence and limited space by requiring students to pass through a gate (GPA, Portfolio review, audition) after one year of study.

Small-town feel, big adventure

Boasting two nearby ski areas and bursting at the seams with local shops, restaurants, and music venues, Bozeman offers the unique experience of living in a cosmopolitan community and recreational paradise.

Big Impacts in the Big Sky

Making the world a better place is one of our core values at MSU. We pride ourselves on giving back to our communities, whether through volunteer opportunities for students, outreach, or cutting-edge research in everything from honey bee health to wildlife conservation.

Think outside the classroom

MSU is a Carnegie top-tier research university surrounded by millions of acres of wilderness. Our surroundings inspire us to push beyond boundaries — and often serve as our classrooms.

• R1 Very High Research Activity Carnegie Classification
• #139 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs U.S. News & World Report, 2025
• No. 1 Largest research entity in Montana

University Student Housing is committed to making the residence halls a welcoming place where each person has an equitable place within the community. As such, University Student Housing provides the following support for any student that has questions or concerns about their housing assignment.

In the residence halls you will meet lifelong friends, and be in the center of campus life. We want the primary focus of the college experience to be on academic success, but you’ll need more than just classes and studying to make the next four or so years of your life a time to remember.