| Location: | Rockies |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Yellow Jackets |
| Nickname: | MSU |
Montana State University Billings is a state university located in Billings, Montana (USA). It was named Eastern Montana Normal School when it was founded and then named Eastern Montana College before being renamed to its present name when the Montana State University System reorganized in 1994.
The university was established in 1927 and offers Associate/Bachelor/Master degrees and certificates in various education fields. MSU Billings is known as having a strong Education and Rehabilitation majors. Today, there are hundreds of degrees to choose from.
Students have access to many places in Montana, from hiking in the nearby city and state parks to sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park to going to a concert at MetraPark.
Currently around 4,600 students attend MSU Billings.
The average age of an MSU Billings student is approximately 28; many students are "non-traditional" or returning students with full or part time jobs and children. However, MSUB maintains an active student life mainly drawing from the residence halls (fitting 500 students) primarily filled with underclassman.
Some of the major student organizations include:
The Associated Students of Montana State University Billings the student government. This organization is run by and for students, taking in concerns, advocating student issues and rights, and allocating funds.
Student Activities Board organizers of activities from comedians to current movies.
Campus Ministries include various denominations from Baha’i to non-denominational and Catholic
A full list of student organizations can be found at: http://www.msubillings.edu/sub/OrgList.htm
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 18% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Division II Independents) Baseball (Division II Independents) Track (Division II Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,856 | $ 13,096 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,762 | $ 8,144 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,094 | $ 4,952 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,937 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,769 | 9% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,014 | 27% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,127 | 61% | |
Any Aid: |
80% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 96% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 66% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
