Montana State University Billings

Consult with Montana State University Billings's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Montana State University Billings for fall should hear back from Montana State University Billings by September 1.

Montana State University Billings Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Montana State University Billings's admissions stats.

Montana State University Billings 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	4%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	47%
Waitlist	No

Montana State University Billings Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Montana State University Billings.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Montana State University Billings?

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Montana State University Billings may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Montana State University Billings directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Montana State University Billings Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Montana State University Billings?

Getting into Montana State University Billings is not difficult.

In 2021, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% of all applicants, approximately 1,975 from the 1,977 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Montana State University Billings, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Montana State University Billings

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Montana State University Billings?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Montana State University Billings

What does Montana State University Billings consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Montana State University Billings for more information on admission factors.

Montana State University Billings 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Montana State University Billings, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Montana State University Billings's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Montana State University Billings?

Students admitted to Montana State University Billings have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 73% submitted a class rank. At Montana State University Billings 4% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 15% were in the top 25% and 48% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Montana State University Billings, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2.75%
3.75 and 3.99	11.93%
3.50 and 3.74	12.84%
3.25 and 3.49	16.51%
3.00 and 3.24	13.76%
2.50 and 2.9	22.48%
2.00 and 2.49	13.3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Montana State University Billings directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Montana State University Billings does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Montana State University Billings is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 47% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Montana State University Billings, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Montana State University Billings's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Montana State University Billings students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Montana State University Billings

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Montana State University Billings. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Montana State University Billings during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Montana State University Billings Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Montana State University Billings?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Montana State University Billings.

Does Montana State University Billings accept transfer credits?

✅ Montana State University Billings accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Montana State University Billings accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Montana State University Billings accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Montana State University Billings does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Montana State University Billings?

✅ Montana State University Billings is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Montana State University Billings's acceptance rate?

✅ Montana State University Billings's acceptance rate is 100%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Montana State University Billings?

🟨 Montana State University Billings may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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