Montana State University-Billings
Website: http://www.msubillings.edu
Address: 1500 University Drive , Billings , Montana – 59101-0298
Phone: (406) 657-2011
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s
Campus setting
Midsize City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Not applicable
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
Yes
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
Yes
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$30
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
874
313
561
Percent admitted
100%
99%
100%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
58%
59%
58%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
440
540
SAT Math
440
570
SAT Writing
–
–
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
17
23
ACT Math
17
24
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$3,988
Out-of-state tuition
$8,808
Books and supplies
$1,000
On-campus room and board
$6,200
On-campus other expenses
$3,900
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
81%
–
Federal grant aid
31%
$3,718
State or local grant aid
14%
$2,225
Institutional grant aid
26%
–
Loan aid
59%
$5,226
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
3,598
33%
67%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
3,089
Estimated graduates enrolled
509
Undergraduates 24 years old
66%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
34%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
29%
Men
24%
Women
32%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
9%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
19%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
24%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$5,055
$5,130
$5,170
$5,207
0.7%
Out-of-state
$13,305
$13,707
$14,085
$14,648
4.0%
Books and supplies
$900
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$6,200
$6,200
$6,200
$6,200
0.0%
Other
$2,800
$2,800
$3,900
$3,800
-2.6%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$14,955
$15,130
$16,270
$16,207
-0.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$23,205
$23,707
$25,185
$25,648
1.8%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
895
339
556
Percent admitted
100%
99%
100%
Percent admitted who enrolled
60%
61%
59%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
63
12%
ACT
349
65%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
460
580
SAT Math
460
590
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
17
23
ACT Math
17
24
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
9/1/1932 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1980 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1979 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1996 –
Accredited