Montana State University Billings

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Billings, MT

$4,485

Avg in-state tuition

$17,678

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Montana State University Billings

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 46 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

Information not available

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.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

4k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

2,626

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

67% On-campus

33% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 38% online

Associate Check Bold 23% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 28% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 64% online

Doctorate X Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $4,500
State Grant Aid $4,524
Institution Grant Aid $2,665
Pell Grant Aid $4,145

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

20

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

21

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC