About Montana State University-Billings

Founded in 1927, Montana State University-Billings. is a Public college. Located in Montana, which is a city setting in Montana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,968 full time undergraduate students, and 394 full time graduate students.

The Montana State University-Billings Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 153 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Montana State University-Billings include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MSUB are considered , with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

66% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 26% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Montana State University-Billings.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
22%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
78%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
22%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
22%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
22%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
78%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
22%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    34 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    42 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    52 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    52 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    52 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    52 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    52 Students rated academics 4 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

Montana State University-Billings REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Montana State University-Billings?

13 Students rated Montana State University-Billings

Keylee - 04/02/2024

I personally love Montana State University-Billings. The people are friendly and easy to get along with. There is always someone there to help with whatever you need. It is a very inclusive and safe space territory. The campus is beautiful, never littered, and has responsible enough students to clean up after themselves.

Bailey - 12/27/2023

The campus has nice, well-kept facilities and also has a convenient, small size. They also offer many resources for the students who live on and off campus. Overall, the professors, advisors, and administration have shown great care for the general student body and continually work to provide an excellent education.

Alexandria - 06/15/2020

overall the school is amazing and willing to help every step of the way even with the virus that changed the world they have done amazing!

Emma - 03/12/2020

From the view of a science student, I think the professors and the academics at Montana State University-Billings are taken seriously. The science professors especially take great concern with how you advance through their courses; often stopping you in the hallway to discuss how they could help you succeed or do better if an exam score was less than favorable. Classes are fun and interesting, and I learn something new everyday. It's a great place to come if you are looking to broaden your intellectual horizon.

Montana State University-Billings FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Montana State University-Billings?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Montana State University-Billings is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would go back and tell myself that softball isn't going to be life. Pick a school that has stellar academic opportunities. Also, I would tell myself not to settle with the first university that contacted me. I would tell myself to be patient and know that God will bring to the table where you are supposed to be and what will be best for you. Also, explore your options, there are so many universities out there with sport programs, but not all of them exceed in academics. Academics are what is important because that is what will shape the rest of your life. Softball would be only a benefit. The last thing I would tell myself to be sure to never change from the person you are, even though events and circumstances in life mold you into who you are going to be in the future, never lose your spirit to live and love the way you do. You cannot control what happens in your life, you can only control the way you handle it.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Montana State Univeristy Billings specializes in many great programs such as nursing, education, pyschology and history, but as a wildlife biology major what truly stands out to me is the diversity of outdoor places readily availible. Smack in the middle of the Yellowstone River Valley, in just an hour you can find yourself hiking the Beartooth Mountains, fishing one of the great reservoirs , wandering about the mystical Pryor Mountains or exploring the nearby praires and sandstone bluffs. Easy access to these places opens up an endless amount of oppurtunities to perform research and delve into Montanas complex ecosystems.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I pretty much knew everything I needed to know before I came to school in Billings. I really enjoy this campus and everything it has to offer.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The weather can be cold and if you're not used to it, it takes some adjustment.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    i don't think there is anyone who would not want to go to this school and I don't think people who still do not know what to do in life should go becuase it would be a waste of time.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Montana State University Billings, though often overlooked for not being a "party school", offers some great experiences through the personable teachers and social learning environments that comes from the attitude and personality that Montana instills in those living and experiencing it.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is a hard worker, one that doesn't complain about having too much work or not enough time. Someone who isn't only dedicated to their education but dedicated to the town and their friends.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is not huge or prestigious, but it is known for making a difference in our local community nonetheless. Programs whose goals are to get students involved in the Billings community have flourished during my time here, and every student is encouraged to do their part to make a positive change. We have students from all over the world attending school here, so students have the ability to spread the attitude of helpfulness and their desire to make a positive change not only across the state, but across the world. My school has a healthy environment that encourages growth.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    I consider the friendly professors and welcoming college community to be the best thing about MSUB. My first semester of college was in North Dakota at the University of Mary. It was an excellent academic school but greatly lacked in the community events that MSUB has. One of the best decisions I have made in my 19 years was to transfer colleges. Although it was a hassle, transferring was well worth it.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are either younger or older. Its nice because you can different points of view

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I usually tout the small class sizes, the accessability of the professors, and the beautiful grounds.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school, is that there are so few classes and options to choose from. There are not enough options for graduate classes, and we recently had a budget cut so there will be even less options next year.

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

3,968

Total Undergrad Enrollment

394

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

91%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

51

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

12%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
81%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

88% of students attending Montana State University-Billings receive some sort of financial aid. 38% were awarded federal grants. While 57% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,216

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,460

Books and Supplies

$7,690

Room and Board

27,366

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,418
$30 - $48K
$12,399
$48 - $75K
$14,913
$75 - $110K
$16,054
$110K & UP
$16,142

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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