Montana State University Billings: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3912 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1098 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1027 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 12 | In Montana |
| #1 of 2 | In Billings |
| #2739 of 3,779 | For Child Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,665
- Graduates
- 392
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- 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.
1,579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
986 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 | 3180 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 265 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 223 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 69 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 (1%) |
| Asian | 44 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 37 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
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
- $5,394
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,620 | $6,172 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,620 | $6,172 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,209 | $20,519 |
| Fee in-district | $1,578 | $1,578 |
| Fee in-state | $1,578 | $1,578 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,715 | $1,715 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 534 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,348 |
| Room charge | $4,488 |
| Meal charge | $3,860 |
Montana State University Billings majors
Montana State University Billings has granted 415 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 110 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Montana State University Billings.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | 119 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | 20 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 25 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 15 | |
| General Studies | 22 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 8 | 13 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 14 | |
| Electromechanical Technologies & Technicians, Other | 17 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | ||
| Community Psychology | 16 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Office Management and Supervision | 15 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 13 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Music Management | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 202 | 415 | 110 |
Montana State University Billings has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 24% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Montana State University Billings has published 660 scientific papers with 7,274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 9 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 | 9 |
| 1996 | 20 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 | 24 |
| 1999 | 10 | 26 |
| 2000 | 13 | 39 |
| 2001 | 11 | 42 |
| 2002 | 14 | 57 |
| 2003 | 17 | 91 |
| 2004 | 10 | 53 |
| 2005 | 14 | 75 |
| 2006 | 19 | 97 |
| 2007 | 18 | 111 |
| 2008 | 20 | 159 |
| 2009 | 16 | 222 |
| 2010 | 18 | 231 |
| 2011 | 14 | 260 |
| 2012 | 26 | 268 |
| 2013 | 15 | 326 |
| 2014 | 26 | 375 |
| 2015 | 30 | 362 |
| 2016 | 29 | 384 |
| 2017 | 32 | 374 |
| 2018 | 27 | 457 |
| 2019 | 30 | 499 |
| 2020 | 40 | 562 |
| 2021 | 33 | 647 |
| 2022 | 37 | 639 |
| 2023 | 26 | 605 |
Notable alumni
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Judy Martz
- Occupations
- speed skaterpoliticianbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Judith Helen Martz was an American Republican Party politician, businesswoman, and Olympian speed skater who served as the 22nd governor of Montana from 2001 to 2005. She was the first and, as of January 2024, 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
- politicianrancher
- 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 50% to 45% and Jon Tester 49% to 45%, 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
- engineerchemical engineer
- Biography
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Allan James McDonald was an USA 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
- jazz musiciandouble-bassistsingeruniversity teacher
- 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
- judgelawyer
- 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
- military officerjudge
- Biography
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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
- politicianjudgelawyer
- 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 | 433 |
| 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 |