Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$6.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,706
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,347
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,800
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,800
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$16,506
Net price (after aid)$15,044
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,147
$30k – $48k$13,297
$48k – $75k$15,803
$75k – $110k$18,067
$110k+$18,473
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,296
Median debt at graduation$18,209
Est. monthly loan payment$193
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
28%
Freshman Retention
56%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.2k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.3k
below avg
Net price
$15k
below avg
Pell
26%
Median debt
$18.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.3k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (35)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceSoftware EngineeringWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Montana State University Billings
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- Where is Montana State University Billings located?
- Montana State University Billings is located in Billings, MT, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Montana State University Billings?
- Montana State University Billings is a public university based in MT. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Montana State University Billings?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Montana State University Billings is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Montana State University Billings?
- Montana State University Billings's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,706 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Montana State University Billings?
- Montana State University Billings reports total enrollment of approximately 3,037 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Montana State University Billings?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Montana State University Billings.
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