MSU Description

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Billings Montana, Montana State University Billings offers a beautiful setting in which to pursue one of more than 160 degree programs.

Academics at Billings include programs in Business, Education, English, Modern Languages, Music, Native American Studies, Psychology, Theatre, and Human Service professions. Associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degrees are available. Online classes are also available for most subject areas.

On campus, students may participate in the student radio station, literary magazine or newspaper and join an academic, performing arts, cultural, service or special interest club. Off campus, students have access to hiking and sightseeing at numerous parks including the world-famous Yellowstone National Park.

Student services encompass Academic Support, Career Services, financial aid as well as programs for students from special circumstances. These include Upward Bound, Trio Programs and programs for veterans.

Students applying for admission are evaluated based on transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and any additional information requested on the college application.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Yellow Jackets

Nickname

MSU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,207

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,648

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,635

MSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,089
Freshman Class
532
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,635

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
84%
Graduate
16%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
89%
Part-Time
11%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Gender of Students

Women
62%
Men
38%

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
1%
Caucasian
85%
Latino
3%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Montana
89%
Washington
1%
Wyoming
1%
Colorado
1%
California
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%