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Montana State University-Billings
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Information Summary
Ranks 1254th overall and 5th in Montana
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
68.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,130 |
| Admission
Success rate |
99% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1130 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,709 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Billings, MT 59101-0298
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,335 (31,027 urban / 5,308 rural) |
| Households | 15,283 (2.32 people per house) |
| Families | 8,718 (3.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 524 |
| Pop. — Asian | 302 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 69 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2,868 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 32,544 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,186 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 |
$4,856 |
$13,096 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,500 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,800 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/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 Enrollment | 3,709 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Montana State University-Billings use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Montana State University-Billings accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 558 |
| Meals per Week | N/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 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,671 | 123 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,274 | 166 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,044 | 312 | |
| Any financial aid type | 437 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Montana State University-Billings?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 16 | 25 | 41 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Hispanic | 44 | 72 | 116 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 27 | 41 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 48 | 111 | 159 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,060 | 2,103 | 3,163 |
Race Unknown | 57 | 111 | 168 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3 | N/A | 3 |
Hispanic | 4 | 12 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 3 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 15 | 25 | 40 |
White Non-Hispanic | 143 | 281 | 424 |
Race Unknown | 17 | 29 | 46 |
| 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?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Montana State University-Billings Ranks 1857th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Montana State University-Billings Academics
Located in the heart of Big Sky country is one of the most frequently ranked best public universities in the whole country. Ranked highly in education by U.S. News and World Reports, Montana State University – Billings offers students the unique ability to be located in an urban center just minutes away from some of the most beautiful wilderness in the whole country.
Established in 1927, Montana State University – Billings is renowned for its strong Education and Rehabilitation majors. The college offers over 160 different degrees and students can earn associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees. Some of the school’s other most popular majors include Journalism, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Music, History, Applied Science, Art, and the school’s special Outdoor Adventure Leadership program.
For those students interested in pursuing a masters degree at Montana State University – Billings, there are a number of options to choose from. The school is particularly well known for its Master of Science in Athletic Training, as well as a number of different master’s degrees in education. The Master’s of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling is also lauded as a very prestigious and popular degree.
For undergraduates, the university is split into six different colleges: the College of Allied Health Professionals, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Technology, and the College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning. Academic departments are further subdivided into 25 different academic departments.
Some of the most notable non-academic departments at Montana State University – Billings include the American Indian Big Sky Projects, which provides insight into indigenous people’s lifestyles and culture, the Montana Center on Disabilities, and the OPI Special Education Endorsement Project.
Montana State University-Billings Admissions
With an undergraduate population of over 4,000 students, Montana State University – Billings accepts a large amount of incoming freshmen each year. Most students apply to begin during the fall semester, the deadline for which always falls in July. Being a public university, in-state students can expect to pay significantly less for tuition than those from out of state.
Applicants to Montana State University must take either the ACT or the SAT, as well as have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Those students who have taken the Advanced Placement or AP courses in high school will find that certain departments allow students to earn credit if their scores on the AP tests were above a 3.
After receiving their acceptance letters, incoming freshmen can arrange for a visit to Montana State University that involves sitting in on classes of interest and even spending the evening in the dorms. Freshman orientation usually occurs in August, before the fall semester officially begins.
Incoming students to Montana State University can test out of beginner level classes and start immediately with more advanced electives and requirements if they succeed at passing various CLEP tests.
Montana State University-Billings Financial Aid
Montana State University – Billings provides a number of need and merit-based scholarships to its student body, with different departments offering specific scholarships and a number of large annual general scholarships to apply for, too.
More than 80% of the student body receives some form of financial aid from the university itself, be in the form of work-study employment, grants, scholarships, loans, or tuition wavers. Of course, it is also important for students to be sure to fill out the FAFSA to take advantage of much of the need-based scholarship opportunities available.
Additionally, for those students who find the financial aid process slightly overwhelming, the school’s financial aid office will assist those incoming freshmen, as well as students of all grades, with the paperwork necessary to receive the proper amount in federal and state grants, as well as with applying for the school’s scholarships. It’s even possible to receive assistance with the loans process.
Montana State University-Billings Students
Many students attending Montana State University – Billings opt to live on campus in the dormitories. While some single rooms do exist, most of the dorms are either doubles or quads.
Student live is very active at the university, with a variety of clubs for every possible interest. Some of the most popular include those related to the arts and theatre programs, as well as various environmental and political clubs. In all, Montana State University – Billings has over 40 student-run and student organized clubs.
In addition to academic clubs and the various special events and occasions scheduled for students on campus, the university is known for its outdoor related programs. With a number of different popular hiking trails close to campus, as well as many mountain bicycling trails, various places to go kayaking or canoeing, and during the winter, some great skiing and snowboarding, outdoor activities are a huge draw for students. Many student trips are organized on weekends to take advantage of all the natural resources so close to campus.
Montana State University-Billings Athletics
Athletics are a large part of campus life at the university, with a number of students participating in various team sports.
The school’s mascot is the Yellowjacket, and team colors are yellow and black. The most popular sports on campus include both men and women’s basketball and men’s baseball. The basketball team has lead the division for years, and consistently leads the league in three-pointers. Many players have found success playing in Europe after graduation.
Other sports teams on campus include cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball, indoor track, outdoor track, and tennis. Teams complete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference or the NCAA’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
















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