Montana State University Billings: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3987 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1114 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1042 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 12 | In Montana |
| #1 of 2 | In Billings |
| #3079 of 4,081 | For Child Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,765
- Graduates
- 327
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- msubillings.edu
Montana State University Billings Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Montana State University Billings has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,568 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
922 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Montana State University Billings has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3160 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 260 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 240 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 88 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 65 (2%) |
| Asian | 41 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 29 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,340
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,805 | $6,419 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,805 | $6,419 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,305 | $21,741 |
| Fee in-district | $1,901 | $1,901 |
| Fee in-state | $1,901 | $1,901 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,042 | $2,040 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 571 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,000 |
| Room charge | $4,832 |
| Meal charge | $4,168 |
Montana State University Billings majors
Montana State University Billings has granted 398 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 118 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montana State University Billings.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | 107 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | 28 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 39 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 21 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | 11 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 21 | ||
| General Studies | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 13 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 16 | ||
| Community Psychology | 15 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | 9 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | ||
| Electromechanical Technologies & Technicians, Other | 11 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | ||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Management | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 188 | 398 | 118 |
Montana State University Billings has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 26% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montana State University Billings has published 741 scientific papers with 9,654 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 | 22 |
| 1994 | 5 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 | 18 |
| 1996 | 21 | 22 |
| 1997 | 12 | 20 |
| 1998 | 17 | 30 |
| 1999 | 10 | 29 |
| 2000 | 15 | 46 |
| 2001 | 11 | 61 |
| 2002 | 15 | 77 |
| 2003 | 15 | 114 |
| 2004 | 10 | 76 |
| 2005 | 17 | 94 |
| 2006 | 22 | 121 |
| 2007 | 21 | 127 |
| 2008 | 23 | 184 |
| 2009 | 15 | 238 |
| 2010 | 16 | 241 |
| 2011 | 17 | 288 |
| 2012 | 29 | 297 |
| 2013 | 15 | 359 |
| 2014 | 28 | 422 |
| 2015 | 31 | 411 |
| 2016 | 29 | 492 |
| 2017 | 35 | 447 |
| 2018 | 31 | 547 |
| 2019 | 34 | 670 |
| 2020 | 45 | 775 |
| 2021 | 31 | 817 |
| 2022 | 35 | 758 |
| 2023 | 32 | 829 |
| 2024 | 33 | 684 |
Notable alumni
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Judy Martz
- Occupations
- politicianspeed skaterbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Judith Helen Martz was an American politician, businesswoman, and Olympian speed skater who served as the 22nd governor of Montana from 2001 to 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first, and as of 2025, the only woman to hold the office. She previously served as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 1997 to 2001 under the governorship of Marc Racicot.
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Denny Rehberg
- Enrolled in Montana State University Billings
- Studied in 1973-1974
- Occupations
- rancherpolitician
- Biography
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Dennis Ray Rehberg is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as the lieutenant governor of Montana from 1991 to 1997 and as the U.S. representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from 2001 to 2013. Rehberg was the Republican nominee for the United States Senate in 1996 and 2012, losing to Democratic incumbents Max Baucus 49% to 44% and Jon Tester 48% to 44%, respectively. He subsequently became a co-chairman at Mercury, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm.
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Allan J. McDonald
- Enrolled in Montana State University Billings
- 1955-1957 graduated with associate degree in engineering
- Occupations
- chemical engineerengineer
- Biography
-
Allan James McDonald was an American engineer, aerospace consultant, author and the director of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Project for Morton-Thiokol, a NASA subcontractor. In January 1986, he refused to sign off on a launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger which then broke apart 73 seconds into flight; all seven astronauts on board were killed. Deeply affected by the loss of the Challenger astronauts, McDonald endeavored to reveal the truth about the pressures to stay on launch schedule that led to the tragedy. He co-authored the 2009 book Truth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.
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Kristin Korb
- Occupations
- double-bassistjazz musicianuniversity teachersinger
- Biography
-
Kristin Korb is an American jazz double bassist and vocalist.
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Monica Lindeen
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Monica Lindeen is an American politician who served as the Montana State Auditor. She was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012. Due to term limits, she was ineligible to run again in 2016, and became a candidate for Montana Secretary of State.
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Melony G. Griffith
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Melony Ghee Griffith is an American politician who was a member of the Maryland Senate representing District 25 in Prince George's County from 2019 until her resignation on October 31, 2023. She previously served as president pro tempore of the Maryland Senate from 2020 to 2023, and as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1999 to 2015.
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Susan P. Watters
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Susan Pamela Watters is an American attorney serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana. She is the first female judge to serve in the District of Montana.
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Charles E. Erdmann
- Enrolled in Montana State University Billings
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- judgemilitary officer
- Biography
-
Charles Edgar "Chip" Erdmann is a Senior judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His term began on October 15, 2002, and expired on July 31, 2017.
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James Franklin Battin
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
James Franklin Battin was a Republican United States Representative from Montana, and later was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU Billings MSU-Billings |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Access and Excellence |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 448 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 University Drive Billings, Montana, 59101-0298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |
| Phone | 4066572011 |