Montana State University Billings, MT
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InOpen Admissions2 CampusesMain Campus
Montana State University Billings Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity10
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity19
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Montana State University Billings
47%Bachelor’s
27%Associate’s
27%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Construction Trades1%
Education11%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Physical Sciences<1%
Precision Production2%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Montana State University Billings
99%Admission Rate
500Median SAT Math
515Median SAT Reading
22Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–560
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–580
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Montana State University Billings
$6KIn-State Tuition
$19KOut-of-State Tuition
$17KAverage Total Cost
$14KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Montana State University Billings
41%Receive Federal Loans
$10KMedian Federal Debt
59%Repayment Rate
$187Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 59% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 66% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Montana State University Billings
54%Retention Rate
23%Transfer Rate
48%Withdrawal Rate
28%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 27% | 47% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 11% | 34% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | 34% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Montana State University Billings
89%Employment Rate
$30KMedian Salary
$19K25 Pctl Salary
$45K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Montana State University Billings
3,331Undergraduates
57%Full-time Undergrads
25Avg Entry Age
355Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 1% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 63% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 4% | 23% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 36% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Montana State University Billings, MT
Rocky Mountain College
1 miles, W
Bold Beauty Academy
2 miles, SW
Little Big Horn College
53 miles, E
Northwest College
73 miles, S