| MSU Billings vs. The University of Montana |
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|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,706 Montana Residents $21,347 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,152 Montana Residents $31,622 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,320 Montana Residents $23,781 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,580 Montana Residents $35,314 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$4,841 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 95.38% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.00% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,057 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,955 |
| Smaller3,665 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,215 |
| Smaller392 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,740 |
| Smaller986 | Online Student Population | Larger1,326 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher46% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 534) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,860) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 221 | Number of faculties | 634 |
| Lower$62,325 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,165 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.