Located just 89 miles from Yellowstone National Park and surrounded by three rivers, two ski areas and millions of acres of wilderness, Bozeman resides in an adventurer’s paradise. Whether you want to summit 9,650-foot Sacagawea Peak, kayak in the region’s abundant waterways or partake in the miles of bike trails and walking paths around town, Bozeman offers endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors for every interest and ability.
89 Miles
Distance to Yellowstone from Campus
2 Ski Areas
Within an Hour of Campus
There’s always something new to explore in Bozeman. See your favorite band perform live at the Rialto or grab a bite to eat at one of our many downtown restaurants featuring bison burgers, ramen, artisan pizza and more. Enjoy live performances at The Ellen or meet up with friends at a local coffee shop. Whatever your interests, you’ll never run out of options.
Top College Town
Bozeman was recently ranked as the No.1 college town in the U.S. by rentcafe.com, among the nation’s top 3 college towns by bestcolleges.com, and among the world’s greatest places by Time magazine.
56,123
Bozeman Population
126,409
Gallatin County Population
No state does main street better than Montana, and in Bozeman you’ll find one of the most welcoming main streets around. A stroll down Bozeman’s Main Street reveals a plethora of locally owned businesses whose owners love showing their MSU pride with Bobcat signs and decals in their windows. With events like Music on Main, the Bozeman Farmers Market and the Christmas Stroll, you’ll be able to connect with the community in no time, making Bozeman your second home.
28.2
Bozeman Median Age
64.2%
College Degree or Higher
Paths and bike lanes connect campus to downtown and the 60-mile Main Street to the Mountains trail system links the city to the nearby mountains. In addition to routes around town, the free Streamline Bus system runs to the slopes during ski season. What’s more, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the state's largest airport and offers non-stop flights to more than 20 U.S. cities.
100+ Miles of Trails in Town
Run, hike, walk or bike from nearly every neighborhood in Bozeman using the Main Street to the Mountains trail system.
Streamline Bus
Free, 5 routes, 90+ stops
Bridger Bowl Ski Bus
Service from the MSU campus to Bridger Bowl ski area
BZN - Montana’s Largest Airport
20+ Destinations, 8+ Airlines
150+
Miles of mountain bike trails in and around Bozeman
