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Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings (MSUB), also known as MSU Billings, is a public university in Billings, Montana, United States. It is the state's third largest university. Its campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings. Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School at its founding in 1927, the Normal School changed its name to Eastern Montana College of Education in 1949. It was again renamed in 1965 as Eastern Montana College (EMC). It merged into the Montana University System in 1994 under its present name. Currently, the university offers over 100 specialized programs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees through the university's five colleges. The five colleges of Montana State University Billings are Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Health Professions and Science, Education, and City College.

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Acceptance

$16,524

Net price

2,626

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,524

Average net price

$7,280

In-state tuition

$22,897

Out-of-state tuition

$9,980

Room & board

$1,450

Books & supplies

$20,054

Total cost of attendance

25%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$18,209

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$13,927
$30–48K
$14,387
$48–75K
$16,749
$75–110K
$18,948
$110K+
$20,035

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$44,296

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,531

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

56%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,173

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,626

Total enrollment

31%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
75%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5%
Asian
1%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Montana State University Billings FAQ

Is Montana State University Billings a public or private school?

Montana State University Billings is a public institution located in Billings, MT.

What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University Billings?

Montana State University Billings has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Montana State University Billings cost?

The average annual net price at Montana State University Billings is $16,524 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,280 in-state and $22,897 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Montana State University Billings?

About 30% of students at Montana State University Billings complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Montana State University Billings graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Montana State University Billings students earn a median of $44,296 per year.

How many students attend Montana State University Billings?

Montana State University Billings enrolls about 2,626 students.

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