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Montana State University: Billings campus

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Montana State University: Billings

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹21,50,761Out-of-state
Students
2,626Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Montana State University Billings (MSUB), also known as MSU Billings, is a public university in Billings, Montana, United States. It is the state's third largest university. Its campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings. Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School at its founding in 1927, the Normal School changed its name to Eastern Montana College of Education in 1949. It was again renamed in 1965 as Eastern Montana College (EMC). It merged into the Montana University System in 1994 under its present name. Currently, the university offers over 100 specialized programs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees through the university's five colleges. The five colleges of Montana State University Billings are Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Health Professions and Science, Education, and City College.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

100 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,227
Offered a place 2,225
Enrolled 572

25.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹32,24,404 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹21,50,761
  • Housing₹9,37,441
  • Books & supplies₹1,36,201
Sticker price ₹32,24,404
After aid (average) ₹15,52,132

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,83,825
Out-of-state ₹21,50,761

Average aid awarded: ₹5,89,611 a year.

Outcomes and support

55.6%
Retention
30%
Graduation
54%
Get financial aid
11%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75.1%
Hispanic 8%
Multiracial 6.4%
Native American 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Unknown 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.9%
Total Applicants2227
Admitted Applicants2225
Enrolled Applicants572
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,83,825
Out-of-State Tuition₹21,50,761
Average Housing Cost₹9,37,441
Books & Supplies₹1,36,201
Average Net Price₹15,52,132
Students Receiving Aid54%
Average Aid Awarded₹5,89,611
Out-of-State Students11%

Student Body Diversity

African American0.88%
Asian1.14%
Hispanic8%
White75.13%
Multiracial6.36%
Native American5.41%
Pacific Islander0.23%
International2.06%
Unknown Race0.8%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate30.04%
Retention Rate55.56%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2626

Contact

Street Address1500 University Dr
ZIP Code59101
Phone(406) 657-2158
Websitehttps://www.msubillings.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/