# Montana State University Billings

> Montana State University Billings is a public university in Billings, MT, with 2,626 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $15,630 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 31.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $48,199.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/montana-state-university-billings-1756
- Location: Billings, MT, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.msubillings.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 180179
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $7,689 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,311 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $15,630 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 31.1% |
| First-year retention rate | 55.6% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $48,199 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,626 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Montana State University Billings tuition?

In-state tuition at Montana State University Billings is $7,689 and out-of-state tuition is $23,311 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $15,630 a year.

### What is the average net price at Montana State University Billings?

The average net price at Montana State University Billings, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $15,630 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Montana State University Billings?

31.1% of first-time, full-time students at Montana State University Billings graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Montana State University Billings?

The closest matches are The University of Montana-Western, Montana Technological University, and The University of Montana, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/montana-state-university-billings-1756. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.