Montana State University BillingsSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Billings, MT

$5,933

Avg in-state tuition

$19,257

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 4,416, and admissions are selective. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 24%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,933, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,257.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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4k

Students Enrolled

60%

Online Student Enrollment

14:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

Demographics

White

79%

Hispanic

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

5%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Black

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

44%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

60%

Pell Grant

44%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,683
State Grant Aid $5,850
Institution Grant Aid $3,111
Pell Grant Aid $4,166

Financial Outlook

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.