Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings Overview

Montana State University Billings is a public, state school in an urban setting in Billings, Montana. Montana State University Billings was founded in 1927 and the school enrolls around 4,126 students a year, including 3,728 undergrads. Montana State University Billings provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

Student Involvement at Montana State University Billings

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Montana State University Billings students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Montana State University Billings does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Montana State University Billings has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Montana State University Billings on the Student Life page.

2022 Montana State University Billings Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	100%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$6,260
Out-of-State	$19,980
Percent of Need Met	73%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,206

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Is Montana State University Billings a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Montana State University Billings offers and if the school seems like a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Montana State University Billings

It is not difficult to get into Montana State University Billings. The acceptance rate at Montana State University Billings is 100%. Last year, 1,977 students applied to Montana State University Billings and 1,975 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Montana State University Billings

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 57% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Montana State University Billingsare still enrolled the next year. Around 25% of students who started at Montana State University Billings earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Montana State University Billings Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Montana State University Billings by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 86% of graduates from Montana State University Billings recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

The average starting salary for recent Montana State University Billings grads is $37,118 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Montana State University Billings's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Montana State University Billings's endowment was $24.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Montana State University Billings spends about $7,730 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Montana State University Billings

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Montana State University Billings meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Montana State University Billings full-time are awarded $9,206 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $25,233 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Montana State University Billings.

Based on this information, how does Montana State University Billings sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Montana State University Billings a good school for you?

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Where is Montana State University Billings Located?

Montana State University Billings is located in the city of Billings, Montana.

If you would like to see Montana State University Billings for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 94/90 to Billings, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Billings Logan International.

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