| MSU vs. MSU Billings |
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|---|---|---|
#232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,280 Montana Residents $22,897 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,899 Montana Residents $25,409 Out-of-State |
| More$8,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,145 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 82.14% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,135 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,129 |
| Larger15,046 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,881 |
| Larger2,089 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller248 |
| Smaller909 | Online Student Population | Larger958 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher4% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 534) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,860) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,179 | Number of faculty | 223 |
| Higher$87,925 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,555 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.