Most of Montana’s brightest high-schoolers head to MSU, out of state

Classes begin next week on Montana’s college campuses, but less than half of the brightest students coming out of Montana’s high schools last spring will be sitting in those classrooms.

For those top-tier high school graduates who do stay in Montana, a majority go to Montana State University.

"Of course, we want Montana to get more than its fair share of its best and brightest students," said Sheila Stearns, Montana commissioner of higher education. "We also recognize that students come in all stripes and flavors. They often want to try different places and we are in favor for whatever is the best fit for these students."

By CHELSI MOY of the Missoulian

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