Last Updated: Sep 24, 2024 at 3:08pm
City College at Montana State University Billings
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
United States
Institution Overview
City College at Montana State University Billings offers certificate and associate degrees in a wide variety of career pathways including; health, business, automotive, computers, industry, safety and transfer education. Most programs offer hands-on learning in conjunction with lecture based course work. Students are applying knowledge learned in the classroom in labs as well as in real world experiences via internships and clinical rotations. The programs are very much market-driven and developed to meet our local, regional and national demands for highly skilled workers in specific career paths. City College is one of the 5 colleges of Montana State University Billings, which allows our students to experience all the resources and opportunities of a four-year university, while attaining the skills and training to go out into the marketplace. Students can live on the MSUB campus which provides opportunities to get engaged with on-campus clubs and community organizations.
Basic Stats
Type: In-State College / University
Enrollment: 1902
Student-Faculty Ratio: 17:01
Affiliations:
Montana University System
Montana University System
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Official school colors:
Blue and Gold
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Costs
In-State Tuition By Credit: $268
Out-Of-State Cost By Credit: $598
In-State Tuition Cost Per Year: $4840
Out-Of-State Cost Per Year: $10770
Books & Supplies Per Year: $1540
Room & Board Per Year: $9980
Application Fee: $0
Ask us about our featured departments
Industry - Process Plant Technology and Instrument & Electrical Technology
Students completing these programs can be employed by processing companies such as Conoco, Par 66, Exxon. They are our highest paid graduates with starting wages at $70,000-80,000 per year and after completing a year or two on the job can easily move up into the $100,000 range. The Process Plant degree uses various scientific disciplines to teach students how to take raw materials and turn them into something usable. The Instrument & Electrical degree builds an individual’s knowledge on basic electrical systems, programmable logic controllers and skill sets to inspect, operate and repair instrumentation systems.
Transportation (automotive trades)
Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing: City College is the only college in the state and region to offer this program. Students can complete a full two-year degree that covers the body work and painting or they can also choose to complete just one year and earn a certificate in either the body work or in the painting. Our graduates have jobs waiting for them, with many doing internships while attending classes.
We also offer the mechanical to transportation: Automotive technology and Diesel technology. In both programs, students can exit with a one year certificate or a two year associate degree. Our students have many types and sizes of employers to pick from when they do their on-site internships just within the Billings community. Many of our graduates are employed prior to even completing their program.
We also offer the mechanical to transportation: Automotive technology and Diesel technology. In both programs, students can exit with a one year certificate or a two year associate degree. Our students have many types and sizes of employers to pick from when they do their on-site internships just within the Billings community. Many of our graduates are employed prior to even completing their program.
Career Pathways offered by institution
• Advanced Manufacturing• Agricultural Mechanics and Construction
• Business Management
• Design & Construction
• Health Professions
• Information Technology
• STEM
• Transportation
• Welding & Fabrication
• Other Specialized Programs
Academic Programs
Computers:Computer Programming & Application Development
Cybersecurity & Network Support
Computer Systems Technology
Business:
*Accounting (AAS & AS)
*Business Administration
*General Applied Business
*Human Resources
*Medical Coding and Insurance Billing
*Medical Coding
Transportation:
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
Industry:
Construction Management
Construction Technology
Instrument & Electrical Technician
Process Plant Technology
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Health and Safety:
Fire Science
Nursing
*Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing
Paramedic (on campus and online options)
Radiologic Technology
*Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound)
Pre-Dental Hygiene (preparation for transfer)
Respiratory Therapy (in partnership with Great Falls College)
Surgical Technology (in partnership with Great Falls College)
Transfer
General Studies (AS/AA)
*Programs offered fully online or as a combination of online/on campus courses
Dates to Remember
- More details and signup information will be posted and sent out to counselors
- Healthcare Expo (February or March) - TBD
- Welding & Transportation Expo - TBD
- FAFSA Priority date: March 1st
- MSUB Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 1st
- Preview Day: Nov 14th and March 13th
- Priority application for housing and room selection is May 1. We encourage students to apply for housing early. https://www.msubillings.edu/reslife
- Upcoming Spring 2025 events:
Deadlines
Priority Application Deadline: 1-Sep
Priority Financial Aid Deadline: 1-Feb
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Student Life & Community
- City College students are able to access all of the resources/facilities at the MSUB university campus including living on campus in the residence halls
- Students can also participate in the NCAA collegiate sports offered at MSU Billings (depending the sport and degree program).
- Students have the opportunity to get involved with more than 30 clubs available including: SkillsUSA, ASMSUB (student government), Nursing club, Yellowjacket Gaming club, Student United Way, Phi Theta Kappa (City College honors/leadership club).
- The Billings community offers our students a plethora of opportunities for internships and clinicals while attending college.
- This fall we will be in our 2nd year of participating in the state supported MT10 project that helps eligible students financially as well as providing academic/personal support through graduation.
- We have a number of programs to help our students be successful and earn their certificate or degree. City College has a SSS/TRIO grant , serving upto 127 students.
Campus Visit
To schedule a campus visit please call the Office of Admissions at (406) 657-2888 or email [email protected].Preview Day (in person)
Nov 14th and March 13th
Signup online at https://www.msubillings.edu/future/previewday.htm
Individual Visits
MSUB & City College offer in-person campus visits to prospective students Monday through Friday, throughout the year. To provide you with the best experience possible, visits must be booked with at least 7 business days' notice. Tours not available weekends or holidays.
During your visit, you will meet with an admissions counselor that will answer any questions and walk you through the admissions process. Our campus tours times are at 9:30am and 2:30pm. During the tour, you will see academic buildings and see a sample room in one of our residence halls.
Group Tours
MSUB offers dedicated tours for high schools, educational programs, community-based organizations, or extra curricular groups. To schedule a customized group tour, please call 406-657-2888 to begin scheduling the visit.
Campus Orientation
MSU Billings and City College will host Fast Pass registration sessions for incoming Fall 2025 freshman starting in late Spring through August. During these registration sessions students will learn how to access their electronic records, visit about their financial aid status, learn key next steps in preparing for college and work with advisors in developing a plan of study and registering for their fall courses. A two-day orientation will be held towards the end of summer to help get students oriented to both campuses; learning about key student and academic support services and how to get involved on campus and in our community.Highlights
- City College at Montana State University Billings is in the 2nd year of a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Nursing Expansion Program to diversify and expand the nursing workforce in rural Montana. We have been able to remodel our lab space, creating additional simulators for students to work on and allowing us to take additional students into both the practical nursing and registered nursing programs. By the end of the grant period, the LPN program will increase from 15 students to 22 per year while the RN program will increase from 40 students to 56 per year.
- City College continues to be the only Radiologic Technology program in the state to accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). https://www.msubillings.edu/citycollege/programs/ProgRadTech.htm
- The ATTACK Digital Fire Training System simulates fire and smoke, allowing City College’s Fire Science students to train in fire suppression in any location, including those in which live fire is not possible. Students learn firefighting fundamentals in simulated scenarios in a safe environment.
- The Anatomage Table is a 3D anatomy and virtual dissection tool used by the Anatomy and Physiology instructor to teach human anatomy. The table offers four digitally reconstructed cadavers, 40 high-resolution anatomy cases, and more than 1,600 case studies from which students can learn.
- Through our Perkins grant City College has been able to purchase some very unique high-tech equipment/simulators for our students to use. These include the Anatomage Table, Zspace and ATTACK digital fire training system:
- We are excited to partner with MT Tech/Highlands in offering a CNA program, funded by a MT Future at Work Grant. This will expand opportunities for students in the Billings area to achieve a CNA licensure along with college credits.
- We are happy to say we are taking in our 2nd cohort into the online Sprint Paramedic program this fall. This allows individuals to do all of their lecture and clinicals at a distance with some limited on campus lab/testing days during their three core semesters.
- We encourage students and families to come visit City College. This past summer we have gone through some substantial remodeling/updating in the Tech building in key student areas and offices.
- zSpace is an augmented and virtual reality learning platform used by City College’s Automotive and Diesel Programs. The Automotive VR Training modules allow students to practice the assembly and disassembly of an electric vehicle and explore vehicle systems, such as the engine, suspension, transmission, and brakes in a virtual mechanic’s shop.
Important Things To Know
- Many of our industry and transportation programs do require students to purchase tools – lists are available on our website along with vendors (many of whom give discounts to college students).
- Many of the transportation and Industry programs have limited spots each year, students are encouraged to apply early and also register for the fall as early as allowed to ensure a spot.
- Students interested in any of the clinical healthcare programs are encouraged to review that program’s website to become familiar with the competitive application process to enter the program. Please note that all of our clinical healthcare programs utilize a competitive application process.
- The general scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year opens on December 1st.
Last Updated: Sep 24, 2024 at 3:08pm