Montana State University Billings Admissions

Montana State University - Billings Admissions Overview:

To apply to MSU - Billings, students will need to submit an application, SAT or ACT scores, and a high school transcript. The school has open admissions, meaning that all eligible students have the opportunity to study there. That said, most admitted students have grades in the "A" or "B" range, and SAT or ACT scores that are average or better. For more information about applying, and about MSU, be sure to visit the school's website, get in touch with the admissions office, or make a visit to the campus. 

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Montana State University Billings Description:

Founded in 1927, Montana State University Billings is a four-year, public institution of about 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students supported by a student/faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 110-acre campus is located in Billings, the largest city in Montana. MSU offers a wide range of academic programs including 27 Associate degrees, 28 Bachelor’s degrees, 17 Master’s degrees, and 12 Certificates of Applied Science. These degrees are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Allied Health Professions, Education, Business, and City College. The university is also proud of its international and study abroad programs. For fun on campus, MSU has a long list of student clubs and organizations including the Billings Paranormal Activity Society, the Potter’s Guild, and a variety of intramural sports. For intercollegiate athletics, the MSU Yellowjackets compete in the NCAA Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) for sports including men’s and women’s golf, cross country, and tennis.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 4,362 (3,968 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
• 63% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $5,826 (in-state); $18,216 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,460 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $7,690
• Other Expenses: $4,120
• Total Cost: $19,096 (in-state); $31,486 (out-of-state)

Montana State University Billings Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 88%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 74%
  • Loans: 57%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,041
  • Loans: $5,285

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Elementary Education, Liberal Studies, Psychology, Public Relations, Special Education

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 54%
• Transfer Out Rate: 24%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 9%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 23%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Cheerleading
• Women's Sports: Track and Field, Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

If You Like Montana State Billings, You May Also Like These Schools:

• University of Montana
• Carroll College
• University of Wyoming
• Montana Tech
• Washington State University
• Colorado State University (Fort Collins)
• University of Idaho
• Eastern Washington University
• Boise State University
• Oregon State University
• University of Oregon

Montana State University Billings Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.msubillings.edu/geninfo/mission.htm

"MSU Billings provides a university experience characterized by:

• Excellent Teaching
• Support for Individual Learning
• Engagement in Civic Responsibility
• Intellectual, Cultural, Social & Economic Community Enhancement"