Montana State University Billings is a public 4-year college in Billings, Montana with 2,626 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $15,630 a year after grants and graduates 31% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Montana State University Billings acceptance rate and admissions
Montana State University Billings has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Montana State University Billings application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $30 for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Montana State University Billings’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Montana State University Billings tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,689 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $23,311 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $9,920 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,195 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,630 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,630 a year after grants and scholarships, $3,565 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Montana State University Billings's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Montana State University Billings graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 31% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $48,199 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 37% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Montana State University Billings majors and what graduates earn
Montana State University Billings awarded bachelor's degrees in 29 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from liberal arts and general studies ($67,304).
All 29 majors at Montana State University Billings
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts and general studies | 31 | $44,740 | $67,304 | $15,749 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 11 | $58,737 | $65,875 | n/a |
| Business | 120 | $51,143 | $58,827 | $18,750 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 31 | $39,847 | $37,846 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | 20 | n/a | n/a | $21,370 |
| Nursing | 17 | $72,039 | n/a | $15,873 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 16 | n/a | n/a | $22,750 |
| Criminal justice | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 12 | $42,719 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Arts management | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 2 | $49,563 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Parks and recreation | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Montana State University Billings
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 32 | $58,007 | $40,429 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 22 | n/a | $32,582 |
| Special education | Master's | 22 | $52,431 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 21 | $47,515 | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Montana State University Billings
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 28 | n/a | $60,031 | $11,000 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | $49,857 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 16 | $37,098 | n/a | $9,350 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | $14,954 |
| Welding | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | $51,467 | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,626 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 36% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Montana State University Billings?
No. Montana State University Billings has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Montana State University Billings cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,689 for in-state students and $23,311 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,630 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Montana State University Billings?
31% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Montana State University Billings graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,199 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.