Montana Technological University

What Montana Technological University does

Montana Technological University is a public state university located in Butte, Montana, founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines and operating today as Montana's designated STEM university within the Montana University System. The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, and associate-level education across five academic units: the Lance College of Mines & Engineering, the College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies, the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing, Highlands College (two-year and certificate programs), and the Graduate School (22 master's programs, 3 Ph.D. programs, 7 micro-credentials). Distance education is delivered through the Digger Online platform built on Canvas LMS and supported by the Center for Academic Innovation.

The university operates multiple domain-specific research centers — 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) — with funded research partnerships spanning the National Science Foundation, DEVCOM ARL Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory (via Battelle Energy Alliance), and the Army Research Laboratory. Annual student research output includes 107+ projects showcased at Techxpo, with a maintained 90%+ career outcomes rate for over a decade.

Revenue mechanics are multi-stream: recurring tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, Highlands College, and distance-learning segments; mandatory student health insurance ($2,202 per six-month period); housing and dining services; and ancillary fees (application, transcript, payment-plan enrollment). Non-tuition revenue includes federal and private research grants, approximately $2 million in annual scholarship/fellowship distribution, and state appropriations through the Montana University System. Customer acquisition combines a sales-led admissions model (undergraduate, graduate, Highlands, international) with community-led engagement through Techxpo, campus visits, virtual tours, alumni relations, and high school counselor networks.

Name

Montana Technological University

Legal name

Montana Technological University

Website

https://mtech.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Montana Technological University is a public STEM-focused state university in Butte, Montana, founded in 1900, offering undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and workforce-training programs through five colleges and federally funded research centers serving individual students across the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• STEM higher education
• Engineering degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Nursing education programs
• Workforce training certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Butte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate degree programs including in-state and out-of-state tuition, mandatory fees, and program-specific charges for residents and non-residents.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from graduate programs (Master's and Ph.D.) with tuition rates varying by residency status and program.
3. Highlands College Programs: Revenue from associate degrees and certificate programs at Highlands College, including career-oriented one and two-year programs.
4. Student Health Insurance: Mandatory Blue Cross Blue Shield student health insurance plan ($2,202 per 6-month period for 2025-2026) charged to enrolled students.
5. Distance Learning Fees: Additional per-credit fees for online courses plus regular tuition and fees for distance education programs.
6. Housing and Dining: Revenue from on-campus residence halls and dining services.
7. Financial Aid Administration: Distribution of approximately $2 million in scholarships and fellowships annually managed through the Financial Aid Office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Montana Technological University is a public STEM university delivering undergraduate and graduate degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials across engineering, sciences, healthcare, and professional fields. It operates five colleges (Lance College of Mines & Engineering, College of Letters Sciences & Professional Studies, Sherry Lesar School of Nursing, Highlands College, and the Graduate School) and supports Digger Online distance learning via Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Montana Technological University operates as Montana's STEM University, offering a unified portfolio of educational products and services organized into five colleges: the Lance College of Mines & Engineering (elite engineering and STEM programs), the College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies (foundational sciences and pre-professional health), the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing (ranked #1 in Montana), Highlands College (career-oriented certificate and associate programs), and the Graduate School (22 master's programs, 3 Ph.D. programs, and 7 micro-credentials). The university also provides Digger Online, a distance learning platform supported by the Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) and Canvas LMS. Research products include the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment (CERA), High Performance Computing Cluster (HPC), Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG), and Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orediggers: Athletic teams nickname and student body mascot identity for Montana Tech
• Digger Online
• The University of Innovation and Opportunity

Products and services

• Lance College of Mines & Engineering Elite engineering and STEM bachelor's and graduate programs including mining, mechanical, electrical, civil, petroleum, metallurgical engineering and related disciplines. For prospective and enrolled STEM students.
• College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies Foundational science degrees, pre-professional health tracks, and professional degrees (e.g., business, technology) for undergraduate students.
• Sherry Lesar School of Nursing Nursing education programs including pre-licensure BSN and related nursing degrees. Ranked Best College for Nursing in Montana by Niche in 2026.
• Highlands College Career-oriented one- and two-year associate degrees, certificates, and short-term workforce training programs in trades and technology fields including welding, CDL, automotive, and broadband.
• Graduate School Advanced master's degrees, Ph.D. programs, and micro-credential certificates in engineering, mining, metallurgy, natural resources, industrial hygiene, and geosciences. 22 master's programs, 3 Ph.D. programs, and 7 micro-credential certificates.
• Digger Online Distance Learning Online degree programs and individual online courses delivered through the Canvas LMS, supported by the Center for Academic Innovation, enabling remote students to access Montana Tech curricula.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ career outcomes rate maintained for over a decade
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Battelle Energy Alliance LLC (Idaho National Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Montana Technological University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Battelle Energy Alliance LLC, managing contractor of Idaho National Laboratory (INL), to expand collaboration in critical materials and nuclear energy research. This landmark partnership advances the university's research capabilities in strategic national priorities.
• B&N Mining Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB&N Mining Inc. partnered with Montana Tech for a multi-stage tungsten processing program at the Atolia Tungsten Project, funded by the Army Research Laboratory. The program aims to develop a complete ore-to-metal tungsten processing pathway with validated processing stages.
• DEVCOM ARL LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory conducting research partnerships with Montana Tech in areas aligned with national defense and technology priorities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Colorado School of Mines: Public STEM-focused research university specializing in mining, metallurgical, petroleum, and geological engineering. Directly comparable as a polytechnic-style institution with similar applied-research identity, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Montana State University: Montana's flagship public university under the same Montana University System. Comparable as a public Montana higher-education institution, with broader program mix but overlapping recruitment geography.
• Michigan Technological University: Public STEM research university with strong engineering and materials science programs. Comparable as a public polytechnic with applied-research centers, federal partnerships, and similar undergraduate-research culture.
• New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Public STEM university specializing in earth sciences, engineering, and research. Comparable in size, governance model, and applied-research identity, with overlapping mining/geology/nuclear heritage.
• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Private undergraduate-focused STEM institution with strong engineering, science, and mathematics programs. Comparable for STEM education quality and career outcomes, though private rather than public.
• Missouri University of Science and Technology: Public STEM university with strengths in mining, materials, and geological engineering. Highly comparable in mission, public-university governance, applied-research portfolio, and rural Midwest/Rocky-region identity.

Peers

• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: Public polytechnic university with similar mining, geology, and engineering focus and comparable enrollment scale. Closely mirrors Montana Tech's origins as a state school of mines and its STEM/mission specialization.

Regional players

• University of Montana: Montana's other public research university under the Montana University System. Comparable as a regional public higher-education peer for student recruitment and funding dynamics, though focused on liberal arts rather than STEM.

Broad incumbents

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Private STEM-focused research university with project-based learning model. Comparable in STEM identity and project-based pedagogy, though operating at larger scale with broader program portfolio.

Others

• Idaho National Laboratory (research partnership peer): Federal research laboratory partnering with Montana Tech on critical materials and nuclear energy research. Relevant as a research-collaboration counterpart rather than a competing institution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mtechpr
• Facebookfacebook.com/montanatech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montana-tech
• Instagraminstagram.com/montana_tech/?hl=en
• Xx.com/montana_tech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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