Montana State University Billings

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

C-

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About Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings is a mid-sized, public institution in Billings, MT, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,626 students. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,296.

Open

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

Health & Nursing23.0%

Business21.3%

Humanities9.9%

Psychology8.7%

Education6.7%

Parks & Recreation4.3%

Criminal Justice3.6%

Engineering Tech3.2%

Precision Production2.6%

Computer Science2.4%

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

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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