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Academic 22/40

Culture 28/30

Environment 9/20

Special 9/10

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1 EXCEPTIONAL school spirit and athletic culture - Division I with 17,000+ fans at games, perfect for student seeking strong traditions
2 Very active social scene and engaged weekend campus - definitively NOT a commuter school (90%+ from outside area)
3 Outstanding Division I dance team with clear walk-on opportunities for skilled dancers
4 Spectacular nature access and campus beauty - Bridger Mountains adjacent, Yellowstone 90 miles, outdoor recreation paradise
5 Perfect Greek life balance (10%) - present but not dominant, social scene doesn't revolve around it
6 Strong career placement (91% employed/grad school within 6 months) with good regional network

1 CRITICAL: Bozeman is NOT urban - small city of 53,000 people, mountain college town setting directly conflicts with 'urban or near city' preference
2 CRITICAL: Large introductory classes (50-150 students) and 19:1 ratio conflict with stated need for 'teacher support and smaller classes' - first two years will lack individualized attention
3 Academic programs in student's interests (business, marketing, pre-law) are solid but NOT MSU's strengths - school known for STEM fields instead
4 Cold winters despite sunshine (Dec-Feb below freezing) - this is NOT warm sunshine if student seeks warmth
5 59% six-year graduation rate and 79% retention rate below national averages - investigate why 21% leave after freshman year
6 High out-of-state costs ($28,268 tuition + $12,000 room/board = $40K+) with moderate financial aid
7 Career opportunities heavily regional (Montana/Northwest) - limited national reach if student wants to work elsewhere