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Montana State University Billings

MSU Billings

Billings, Montana 59101-0298

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Montana State University Billings is a public institution in Billings with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,044.

Established
1927
Mascot
Buzz the Yellowjacket
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,710Students
14:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$44,296Earnings 10yr
$15,044Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Montana State University Billings Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,706
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,347
Room & Board$9,800
Books & Supplies$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance$18,473
Average Net Price$15,044
Median Debt at Graduation$18,209
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,147
$30–48K$13,297
$48–75K$15,803
$75–110K$18,067
$110K+$18,473

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,086

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

56%

Negative
  • •56% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
2,710
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 1%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate28.2%
Freshman Retention55.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,531
10 Years$44,296

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets

Basketball

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City387 mi
BOI Boise408 mi
DEN Denver454 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1857 mi · ~53h 39m drive
New York, NY1758 mi · ~50h 47m drive
Hartford, CT1794 mi · ~51h 50m drive
Providence, RI1854 mi · ~53h 34m drive
Albany, NY1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY1598 mi · ~46h 10m drive
Rochester, NY1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1477 mi · ~42h 40m drive
Harrisburg, PA1631 mi · ~47h 7m drive
Newark, NJ1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive
Washington, DC1665 mi · ~48h 6m drive
Baltimore, MD1673 mi · ~48h 20m drive
Atlanta, GA1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive
Charlotte, NC1616 mi · ~46h 41m drive
Raleigh, NC1697 mi · ~49h 1m drive
Miami, FL2087 mi · ~60h 17m drive
Orlando, FL1896 mi · ~54h 46m drive
Tampa, FL1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive
Nashville, TN1309 mi · ~37h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA1480 mi · ~42h 45m drive
Richmond, VA1690 mi · ~48h 49m drive
Chicago, IL1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Detroit, MI1282 mi · ~37h 2m drive
Minneapolis, MN741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Indianapolis, IN1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive
Columbus, OH1347 mi · ~38h 55m drive
Cleveland, OH1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Dallas, TX1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Houston, TX1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive
Austin, TX1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX1255 mi · ~36h 15m drive
Los Angeles, CA960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
San Francisco, CA903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
San Diego, CA1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
Seattle, WA665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Portland, OR683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Denver, CO455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Phoenix, AZ874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI3238 mi · ~93h 33m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Salt Lake City (SLC)387 miles
Rental car
581 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
774 min$464-774
Boise (BOI)408 miles
Rental car
612 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
816 min$490-816

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