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Ranks 1254th overall and 5th in Montana

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Billings, MT 59101-0298

Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population36,335 (31,027 urban / 5,308 rural)
Households15,283 (2.32 people per house)
Families8,718 (3.0 people per family)
Pop. — African American524
Pop. — Asian302
Pop. — Pacific Islander69
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native2,868
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)32,544
Pop. — Other1,186
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Montana State University-Billings?

Ranks 1278th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,988 $3,988 $8,470
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,144 $1,144 $5,237
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $143 $143 $381
FT Graduate Tuition $4,786 $4,786 $8,470
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,144 $1,144 $6,035
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $247 $247 $604
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,130 $15,130 $23,707
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $6,130 $6,130 $14,707
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,130 $6,130 $14,707

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,856 trend  $5,130 $4,856 trend  $5,130 $13,096 trend  $13,707
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,500 trend  $6,200
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,800 trend  $2,800
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$40
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 873 (304 male / 569 female)
Admitted 868 (303 male / 565 female)
Admission rate 99%
First-time Enrollment 542 (203 male / 339 female)
FT Enrollment 498 (189 male / 309 female)
PT Enrollment 44 (14 male / 30 female)
Total Enrollment3,709

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Montana State University-Billings use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Montana State University-Billings accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 759th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 69%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 761st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 12%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 570
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 560
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 900 / 1130

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity558
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$2,750
Board Fee$2,132

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Montana State University-Billings Ranks 2624th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,768 177 pie   33%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,671 123 pie   23%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,274 166 pie   31%
Student Loan Aid $4,044 312 pie   58%
Any financial aid type   437 pie   81%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Montana State University-Billings?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
162541
Black Non-Hispanic
101121
Hispanic
4472116
Asian / Pacific Islander
142741
American Indian / Alaskan Native
48111159
White Non-Hispanic
1,0602,1033,163
Race Unknown
57111168
Total 1,249 2,460 3,709

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Montana State University-Billings?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
325
Black Non-Hispanic
3N/A3
Hispanic
41216
Asian / Pacific Islander
134
American Indian / Alaskan Native
152540
White Non-Hispanic
143281424
Race Unknown
172946
Total 186 352 538

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Montana State University-Billings.

  Men Women Total
34 53 87
18 54 72
9 58 67
5 26 31
4 26 30

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Art Teacher Education 1 5 1 7
Art/Art Studies, General 4 4
Athletic Training/Trainer 4 1 5
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 13 2 16
Business/Commerce, General 3 1 2 79 2 87
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General 2 2
Community Psychology 1 20 21
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 17 18
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1 1 1 4
Education, General 1 26 2 29
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 3 61 1 67
English Language and Literature, General 1 8 9
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 9 10
Environmental Studies 1 9 10
General Studies 1 1 15 1 18
Health Teacher Education 1 1
Health and Physical Education, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 4 6 1 12
History Teacher Education 9 9
History, General 8 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 2 1 6 58 1 72
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10 1 11
Mathematics Teacher Education 6 6
Mathematics, General 1 6 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 9 10
Music Performance, General 2 1 3
Music Teacher Education 3 3
Music, General 1 1
Organizational Communication, General 9 1 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9 9
Psychology, General 1 1 1 28 31
Public Administration 1 1
Public Relations/Image Management 1 2 17 3 23
Reading Teacher Education 1 10 11
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 1 12 1 14
Social Science Teacher Education
Sociology 1 2 11 1 15
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 25 1 30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3 1 4
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 1 2 3
Total 9 14 5 31 523 23 605

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Montana State University-Billings Ranks 1857th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $50,951 ($51,562 male / $49,990 female)
Number of FT Faculty 157 (96 male / 61 female)
Number of PT Faculty 152
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $2,194,978
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Montana State University-Billings Academics

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There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. Montana State University: Billings is unique in its study options. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Montana State University: Billings.

Public Administration and Service:
Human Services
Education:
Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Curriculum/Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education
Computer Science:
Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Entry Applications, Networking/LAN/WAN Management, Word Processing
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
Security and Protective Services:
Fire Protection/Safety Technology
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Emergency Medical Technology, Health System Administration, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Assistance, Nursing – Practical, Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Surgical Technology, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Foreign Language and Literature:
Spanish
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting Technology, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management
English Language and Literature:
English, English Language & Literature – General
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations
Social Sciences:
Sociology
Popular majors:
thirty-nine percent health professions, nineteen percent mechanic and repair technologies, fifteen percent business per marketing, ten percent computer and information sciences, nine percent security and protective services, seven percent liberal arts, seven percent precision production, thirty percent education, eighteen percent business per marketing, eighteen percent liberal arts, eight percent psychology, six percent communications per journalism
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Psychology:
Psychology – General
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
History:
History – General

Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 30.

Montana State University-Billings Admissions

Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 96% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 63%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee and thirty dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were four hundred and thirty-one total number of transfer students who applied and four hundred and thirty-one total number of transfer students who were admitted.

the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of July. The regular application is due the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March.

Montana State University-Billings Financial Aid

Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-nine percent scholarships per grants and seventy-one percent loans per jobs.

Montana State University-Billings Students

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The university is a Public, Technical College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 96 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-three percent in-state students, seven percent out-of-state students, seventeen percent part-time students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, six percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, eighty-three percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, five percent race per ethnicity unreported, ten percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-six percent in top half of graduating class, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The school’s size is approximately four thousand, three hundred and thirty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, nine hundred and sixty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen and four hundred and sixty-five graduate enrollment. Again, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Montana State University: Billings offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Definitely, the school is located 224 miles from Helena, 560 miles from Denver.Again, the university has many unique facilites such as biological station, center for business enterprise, Montana Center for Disabilities, special education learning center, center for gerontological studies, small business institute, urban institute, public radio, center for applied economic research.

Montana State University-Billings Athletics

The Yellowjackets are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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