Montana State University Billings

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	480
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Billings, Montana, MSU Billings is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Montana State University Billings is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Montana State University Billings is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSU Billings is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MSU Billings is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MSU Billings do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,022

Cost of attendance at Montana State University Billings in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,352

Cost of attendance at Montana State University Billings in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Montana State University Billings received on average $5,151 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,151

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	36%	$4,530	$656,791
Other Federal Grant	183	46%	$4,430	$810,725
State Grant/Scholarships	27	7%	$2,992	$80,781
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	285	71%	$3,035	$864,844
Total Grant & Scholarships	341	85%	$5,151	$1,756,350

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montana State University Billings students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Montana State University Billings students is 28.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.9%.

28.1%

asian 50.0% 2 students
white 29.8% 151 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 11.6% 5 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 15.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Montana State University Billings provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Montana State University Billings offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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