Interested in one of the following WRGP approved programs? An approved WRGP program at Montana State University allows individuals who are residents in specific western states and terriritories and are offered admission, to potentially* receive tuition at 150% of resident rate (a significant discount from non-resident rates). Please learn more about all the approved programs here through reviewing the WRGP/WICHI website.

Accountancy
(Professional,  Master's)

Curriculum and Instruction
(Doctorate)

Mechanical Engineering, MENG
(Master's)

Adult and Higher Education (Doctorate)

Data Science
(Master's)

Microbiology
(Master's & Doctorate)

American Studies
(Master's & Doctorate)

Electrical Engineering, MENG
(Master's)

Optics & Photonics
(Plan B Only, Master's)

Architecture
(Master's)*

English
(MA, Master's)

Public Administration
(Master's)

Art
(MFA, Master's)*

Environmental Engineering
(Plan B Only, Master's)

 Science & Natural History Film Making(Master's)*

Art History
(Master's)*

Health Sciences
(Master's)

 Statistics
(Master's)

Bioengineering, MENG
(Master's)

History
(Master's & Doctorate)

  

Chemical Engineering, MENG (Master's)

Industrial & Management Systems Engineering 

(Plan B Only, Master's)

  

Civil Engineering
(Plan B Only, Master's)

Innovation & Management
(Master's)*

  

Computer Science
(Plan B Only, Master's)

Land Rehabilitation
(Master's)

  
Counseling
(Marriage & Family, Mental Health, & School)

Mathematics (Master's) & Mathematics Education (Master's & Doctorate)

  

 

*NOTE: Some programs are limited in their offering for WRGP. Not all applicants who request consideration can receive the WRGP reduced tuition rate. The decision is made by the Department, typically months after all the program decisons are made. A letter/email is sent by the department to the student.

Residency: Students admitted in a program and also receiving WRGP cannot apply for residency while in that same program (Residency Policy).

New programs are added every year, so please consult the WRGP website to see if the program you are interested has been approved. If you do not see your program listed, you can also reach out to the Graduate School for clarification (gradschool@montana.edu):