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 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 awards4k
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.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
30
Total Online Enrollment
2,626
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 38% online
Associate 23% online
Bachelor's 28% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 64% 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
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- 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.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
21Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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