History
MSU was founded in 1893 as the state's land-grant college, and named the Agricultural College of the State of Montana. Later renamed the Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, by the 1920s it was commonly referred to as Montana State College (MSC).
Recognizing the institution's growth and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, the state assembly renamed the institution Montana State University on July 1,1965. Located on the south side of scenic Bozeman, the university's sprawling 1,170 acres (470 ha) campus is the largest in the state. The elevation of the campus is 4900 feet (1493 m) above sea level.
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