Montana State University Billings
MSU Billings
Billings, Montana 59101-0298
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Montana State University Billings is a public institution in Billings with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,044.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,086
Programs (79)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MT state average + city premium