MSU Billings Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,280
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,897
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at MSU Billings:
- Total Enrollment: 4,129, including 958 online students
- 3,881 Undergraduate, 248 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.6% men, 63.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 56%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 86 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 26 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
MSU Billings Overview
Montana State University Billings (MSU Billings) is a four-year, public school located in Billings, MT. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The MSU Billings's tuition & fees is $7,280 for Montana residents and $22,897 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,177.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,129 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
MSU Billings ranked 3rd in Montana Colleges rankings. Montana State University Billings is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
MSU Billings has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Montana State University Billings is $7,280 for in-state students and $22,897 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,899 for in-state students and $25,409 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,903 for Montana residents and $24,560 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,518 for Montana residents and $27,148 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,280 | $22,897 |
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| Graduate | $8,899 | $25,409 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,903 | $24,560 |
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| Graduate | $9,518 | $27,148 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Montana State University Billings offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at MSU Billings
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Montana State University Billings Directory Information
MSU Billings Campuses and Colleges
Montana State University Billings has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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