Montana State University-Billings
Montana State University-Billings is one of the seven public 4-year colleges in Montana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Billings.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,401 students attend the school. Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Montana State University-Billings's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,397, and fees were $1,436. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,162 and $1,561 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students4,401 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate57% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1932 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $183/credit | |
In State Students | $183/credit | |
Out of State Students | $715/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $226/credit | |
In State Students | $226/credit | |
Out of State Students | $753/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $8,235 | $8,235 | $32,175 |
ADN | 70 | $12,810 | $12,810 | $50,050 |
BSN | 125 | $22,875 | $22,875 | $89,375 |
FNP | 50 | $11,300 | $11,300 | $37,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Montana State University-Billings's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 41% | $4,126 |
Other Federal Grant | 18% | $441 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $3,311 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,832 |
Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,414 |
Private Loans | 2% | $6,347 |
$12,503
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,994 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,763 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,223 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,684 |
Over $110,000$16,736 |
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Student Population
4,021
Undergrads
380
Graduates
2,807
Women
1,594
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Montana state board of nursing.