Montana State University Billings
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Montana residents. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,626 students.
About This School
Montana State University Billings is a public institution located in Billings, Montana with approximately 2,626 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,524 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $38,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Montana State University Billings (MSUB), also known as MSU Billings, is a public university in Billings, Montana, United States. It is the state's third largest university. Its campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings. Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School at its founding in 1927, the Normal School changed its name to Eastern Montana College of Education in 1949. It was again renamed in 1965 as Eastern Montana College (EMC). It merged into the Montana University System in 1994 under its present name. Currently, the university offers over 100 specialized programs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees through the university's five colleges. The five colleges of Montana State University Billings are Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Health Professions and Science, Education, and City College.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $15,044/year average net price and only $10,086 in median debt at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable — but a 28% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing before enrolling. Median earnings of $38,700 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your specific program and career goals. Worth considering if you need an affordable, accessible option in the Billings area and have a clear plan to stay on track — but come in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,626 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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