ARE Passing Rates

MSU architecture grads consistently exceed national average on professional exams

Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

The ARE assesses the knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE has been adopted by all 54 U.S. Member Boards and the Canadian associations. 

In 2024, graduates from Montana State University’s School of Architecture exceeded or equaled the national average in all six divisions tested by the Architectural Registration Exam.* 

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, or NCARB, oversees the licensing process and standards for architects and posts the passing rates of the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE).

*  78% of MSU graduates who passed and 55% of graduates from other U.S. schools who passed are based on averaging all divisions for MSU graduates and all graduates from U.S. schools.

The six divisions in the 2024 ARE licensing exam are: 

Read more about NCARB's National Passing Rates

ARE Passing Rate Comparisons between MSU School of Architecture & National Average (2016-2023)