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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
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,044

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,086

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (79)

Student Life

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
8 Years$43,272
10 Years$44,296

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,500
Men
$48,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets

History & Fun Facts

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)

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