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Montana State University Billings

1500 University Drive
Billings, Montana 59101
United States
(406) 657-2888
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Institution Overview

Nestled below the rimrocks overlooking Montana’s largest city, Montana State University Billings delivers a transformative education. Whether you are a traditional college student exploring your future or an adult learner looking to take the next step in your career, or you need to upskill or retool, MSU Billings can help you succeed.

As a public university, MSUB offers affordable tuition for those interested in pursuing a certificate or an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree. There are many options to explore with our 115 academic programs through our five colleges—College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health Professions and Science, and City College.

Basic Stats

Type: In-State College / University
Enrollment: 4,000
Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Affiliations:
Montana University System
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Costs

In-State Tuition By Credit: $0
Out-Of-State Cost By Credit: $0
In-State Tuition Cost Per Year: $6705
Out-Of-State Cost Per Year: $21346
Books & Supplies Per Year: $1530
Room & Board Per Year: $8720
Application Fee: $0

Ask us about our featured departments

Marketing - Students design and help produce an actual advertising campaign, typically for public service projects. Finance – Students invest $50,000 from D.A. Davidson & Co. and get to keep 50% of any profits. Accounting – Students prepare Income tax returns for low income taxpayers in one course and in another course they create a customized accounting system using commercial accounting software to meet the needs of a real business. Students can gain experience by working for a business through an Internship opportunity. (Billings is the business center of Montana and opportunities abound.) In the capstone Business Strategy course, students develop a detailed business plan for an actual business.
Assistant Professor of Microbiology Madison Collins, Ph.D., is engaging undergraduate students from multiple science and health majors in her groundbreaking research. Collins’ research involves studying the drug-resistant bacterial infection called Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and why it is infecting healthy individuals. This issue received prominent attention when it was discovered that MRSA not only causes nosocomial infections (acquired by patients in hospitals) but that it also has a robust capability to infect healthy individuals. Collins’ research teases apart the mechanisms that enable MRSA to infect healthy people, and so far, she has narrowed it down to MRSA’s specific defenses that affect white blood cells.

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Agricultural Mechanics and Construction
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
• Business Management
• Design & Construction
• Education
• Finance
• Health Professions
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• STEM
• Transportation
• Welding & Fabrication
• Other Specialized Programs
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Academic Programs

Accounting
Accounting Technology-Associate - City College
Applied Science - Bachelors Degree Completion
Art
Art - Fine Arts
Art -Teaching
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing-Associate - City College
Auto Collision Repair-Certificate - City College
Auto Refinishing-Certificate - City College
Automotive Technology-Associate - City College
Automotive Technology-Certificate - City College
Banking - Certificate
Biology - General
Biology - Medical Laboratory Science
Broadfield Science
Broadfield Science - Teaching
Business Administration-Associate - City College
Chemistry
Communication Arts - Media Studies
Communication Arts - Organizational Communication
Computer Programming and Application Development-Associate - City College
Computer Systems (Networking)-Associate - City College
Construction Management-Associate - City College
Construction Technology - Certificate - City College
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice-Associate - City College
Cyber Security/Network Support-Associate - City College
Cyber Security/Network Technologies - Associate - City College
Diesel Technology-Associate - City College
Diesel Technology-Certificate - City College
Elementary Education
English
English - Teaching
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fire Science-Associate - City College
General Applied Business-Associate - City College
General Business
General Studies - MSUB
General Studies-Associate - City College
Health Administration
Health and Human Performance - Athletic Training MS 3+2 Option
Health and Human Performance - Health and Wellness
Health and Human Performance - Human Performance
Health and Physical Education - Teaching
History
History - Teaching
Human Resources-Associate - City College
Human Resources-Certificate - City College
Human Services
Instrument and Electrical Technician-Associate - City College
Active, Undergraduate Majors* These majors will be used on the eCard form
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics - Teaching
Medical Coding and Insurance Billing-Certificate - City College
Music - Music Performance
Music - Teaching
Non- Degree Seeking - City College
Non-Degree Seeking - MSUB
Nursing - Practical Nurse-Certificate - City College
Nursing - Registered Nurse-Associate - City College
Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Paramedic-Associate - City College
Political Science
Pre- Respiratory Therapy - Associate - City College
Pre-Dental Hygiene-Associate - City College
Pre-Nursing (Preparation for Bachelors Degree)
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Surgical Tech-Associate - City College
Process Plant Technology-Associate - City College
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychology
Public Relations
Radiologic Technology-Associate - City College
Sociology
Special Education
Ultrasound Technology-Certificate - City College
Welding and Metal Fabrication-Associate - City College
Welding and Metal Fabrication-Certificate - City College
www.msubillings.edu/future/degrees

Dates to Remember

  • MSUB Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship Deadline is February 1. www.msubillings.edu/scholarships
  • MSUB Scholarship Application Priority Deadline is February 1. www.msubillings.edu/scholarships
  • Need based FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 1st. FAFSA will continue to be accepted after this date. www.msubillings.edu/finaid
  • Preview Days - November 16 & March 14
  • Priority application for housing and room selection is May 1. We encourage students to apply for housing early. https://www.msubillings.edu/reslife
  • Visit Campus - daily virtual and in-person visits year round or join us at a MSUB Preview Day or College Showcase. www.msubillings.edu/future/visit.htm

Deadlines

Priority Application Deadline: No Application Deadline
Priority Financial Aid Deadline: March 1st

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Institution Contacts

(406) 657-2369
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Student Life & Community

  • All students are encouraged to become actively involved in campus life. Students who are engaged in student clubs and organizations have an opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills, meet new people, and help shape to influence the student experience on campus. In addition, students who have made a valuable connection to a student organization are more likely to be engaged in the classroom and in their fields of study. Student Life at MSU Billings offers a wide range of ways to get involved, including leadership organizations, community service, campus ministry, athletics, performing and visual arts, special interest groups, cultural groups, and more! We encourage students to find out what they are interested in and pursue it! www.msubillings.edu/engagement
  • Community Engagement works closely with a diverse range of organizations. As a result, we can match you with an engagement opportunity that suits your needs and goals. Come and be part of the community-driven social change happening at Montana State University Billings.
  • MSUB also offers many intramural sports for all to participate in including: Pickleball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Softball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer and more. www.msubillings.edu/recactivities
  • www.msubillings.edu/engagement/engage-community

Highlights

  • 1 hour to Red Lodge Ski Resort
  • 2 hours to Yellowstone Park
  • 20 Campgrounds Nearby
  • Billings is Montana's Largest City
  • Live, study, & play. All right here. MSUB students have the best of both worlds - access to outdoor recreation just minutes from the residence halls and
  • Montana's Largest Event Center (Metra Park)
  • Wade, Fish or Float the Yellowstone River
  • all of the amenities Billings has to offer. Students don’t just live here—they get involved here. From internships and student activities to community service projects, students are making connections and cultivating life experiences.
  • www.visitbillings.com

Important Things To Know

  • MSUB is test optional for students entering the fall of 2024 for admission. Encourage your students to apply and submit their credentials as soon as possible.
  • Montana State University Billings is pleased to announce our new Yellowjacket Excellence Merit Award Program designed to recognize students for their high school academic achievement. These awards will be granted to first-time freshmen who demonstrate academic promise based on past academic performance.
  • The MSU Billings Yellowjacket Excellence Program are automatic awards based upon high school GPA. University Campus award amounts vary between $1,000 - $3,000 annually and City College award amounts vary between $500 - $1500. Awards are renewable for two or four years. All freshmen who submit an application for admission, complete with GPA provided on the Self Report Form will be automatically considered. Final high school transcripts are required to confirm the high school GPA and scholarship before fall classes begin. www.msubillings.edu/scholarships/merit.htm
  • Yellowjacket Excellence Awards! YEA!
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