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Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT · City · 2,626 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Billings, MT, 59101-0298 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
387 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$20,054
Out-of-state COA
$35,671
Avg net price
$16,524
Room & board
$9,980
In-state tuition
$7,280
Out-of-state tuition
$22,897
Books & supplies
$1,450/yr
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
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Essay Requirements

Montana State University Billings accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
1st-yr retention
56%
Transfer-out rate
20%
Consumer completion
36%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
33%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
3%
Dropped out / unknown
41%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,531
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,296
Median debt
$18,209
Monthly loan payment
$193
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,648–$19,745
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,889
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$34,882
Independent students
46%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
31%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,531
10 years after entry
$44,296
Business/Commerce, General113
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods34
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24
Psychology, General19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18
Health and Medical Administrative Services18
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology15
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication10
Special Education and Teaching9
Biology, General9
Fine and Studio Arts9
English Language and Literature, General8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
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Institutional
Endowment
$37M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$7,728/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,173
Federal loan rate
28%

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