Montana State University Billings
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$4,485
Avg in-state tuition
$17,678
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Montana State University Billings
Montana State University Billings is a small public university located on an urban campus in Billings, Montana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,602, and admissions are selective. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,485, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,678.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
80%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
4%
Unknown
2%
Black
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
67%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
28
Total Online Enrollment
2,626
Percent of Programs Online
70% On-campus
30% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 43% online
Associate 20% online
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 55% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $4,485 | $17,678 |
| Graduate | $5,598 | $18,611 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,540 |
| On-campus room and board | $7,600 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,630 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,630 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,630 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $18,255 | $31,448 |
| Off-campus without family | $18,255 | $31,448 |
| Off-campus with family | $10,655 | $23,848 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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