Montana State University Billings

www.msubillings.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,485

2021 Average Net Price

$12,626

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.07%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,228

51.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.3%

198 Graduates

About

Montana State University Billings is a higher education institution located in Yellowstone County, MT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Montana State University Billings were General Business (120 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (43 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (30 degrees).

In 2021, 791 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montana State University Billings. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (639 degrees), 13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University Billings is $4,485, which is $−18,699 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Montana State University Billings is $4,485, which is $−18,699 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,626.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Montana State University Billings received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,485

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Montana State University Billings was $4,485. The cost of tuition at Montana State University Billings is $−18,699 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Montana State University Billings (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,626

2021 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Montana State University Billings had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,626. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Montana State University Billings grew by 5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montana State University Billings (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,600

Room and Board

$1,540

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montana State University Billings was of $7,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.43% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,540. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.645% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Montana State University Billings (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Montana State University Billings received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.59% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montana State University Billings (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Montana State University Billings was 2.07%, which represents 23 out of the 1111 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Montana State University Billings had a total enrollment of 8,228 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University Billings is 4,210 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,018. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Montana State University Billings are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montana State University Billings, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.8% White, 5.91% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Two or More Races, 4.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.997% Asian, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montana State University Billings in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (30%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.6%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Two or More Races Female (3.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montana State University Billings in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,228 students. The full-time enrollment at Montana State University Billings is 4,210 and the part-time enrollment is 4,018. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Montana State University Billings are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Montana State University Billings (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montana State University Billings was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Montana State University Billings had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Montana State University Billings (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,482 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
486 enrolled students
Two or More Races
440 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montana State University Billings is 78.8% White, 5.91% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Two or More Races, 4.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.07% Black or African American, 0.997% Asian, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (2.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 253 more women than men received degrees from Montana State University Billings. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montana State University Billings is white (639 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Montana State University Billings is General Business (120 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (43 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (30 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montana State University Billings, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (112 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University Billings are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,304 people), Registered nurses (1,385,929 people), Secondary school teachers (420,771 people), Education administrators (262,632 people), and Special education teachers (176,927 people).

The most specialized majors at Montana State University Billings in 2021 are Education (112 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University Billings are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Montana State University Billings are Education (112 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (30 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montana State University Billings are Elementary & secondary schools (2,860,199 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,588,527 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (343,088 people), Outpatient care centers (281,740 people), and Offices of physicians (225,571 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montana State University Billings.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
120 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
43 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Montana State University Billings was General Business with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Montana State University Billings according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

269

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

522

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University Billings, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (522).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Montana State University Billings by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University Billings in General Business, which is 0.714 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Montana State University Billings in General Business, which is 1.4 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Montana State University Billings completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Montana State University Billings is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.02% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
639 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montana State University Billings is white (639 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

1.39% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
430 degrees awarded
White Male
209 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montana State University Billings is white female (430 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (209 degrees).

Operations

Montana State University Billings has an endowment valued at nearly $34M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.23M (3.61%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Montana State University Billings had a total salary expenditure of 65.2M. Montana State University Billings employs 88 Lecturers, 76 Assistant professors and 56 Associate professors. Most academics at Montana State University Billings are Female Lecturer (48), Male Lecturer (40), and Male Assistant professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University Billings are: Management, with 150 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 96 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Endowment

$34M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Montana State University Billings has an endowment valued at about $34M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Montana State University Billings grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montana State University Billings (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.5M

2021 Salaries

0.162%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Montana State University Billings paid a median of $25.5M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($65.2M) and a 0.162% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

282

Number of Employees

In 2021, Montana State University Billings paid a total of $17M to 282 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montana State University Billings were Lecturer with 88 employees, Assistant professor with 76 employees, and Associate professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montana State University Billings were Management with 150 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 96 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montana State University Billings was Female Lecturer with 48 employees, Male Lecturer with 40 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Montana State University Billings.