Montana State University-Billings

Montana State University Billings, also known as MSUB, was founded in 1927. Located in Billings, Montana, MSUB was originally established as Eastern Montana Normal School. After changing names and status several times, it was given its present name in 1994. The university enrolls more than 4,500 part-time and full-time students per year and admits students from different states and more than 15 countries. It offers more than 150 associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The university is comprised of the following colleges:

• College of Allied Health Professions
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning
• College of Technology

MSUB’s student body is active and diverse. The campus is home to more than 50 student clubs and organizations.

Montana State University-Billings Highlights

Where Montana State University-Billings stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, media, and conservation and resource management.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Montana State Billings Students

The student enrollment at Montana State Billings was 3,752 in 2007 (3,098 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Montana State Billings participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Montana State Billings provides on-campus housing for 558 of its 3,098 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Montana State Billings Athletics

Montana State Billings is in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

Montana State Billings offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 78 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 75 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Montana State Billings Admissions (2007)

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