Campus of Montana State University Billings

    Montana State University Billings

    Billings, MT, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division II

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    Montana State University Billings Cost & Financial Aid

    At Montana State University Billings, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $12,965 a year after grants, against $19,125 for families earning over $110,000.

    Montana State University Billings average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $15,630

    $4,286 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$12,965
    $30,001 to $48,000$12,833
    $48,001 to $75,000$14,403
    $75,001 to $110,000$17,310
    Over $110,000$19,125

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $7,689
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $23,311
    Average net price
    $15,630
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    28.1%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Montana State University Billings cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    40%
    Room and board
    52%
    Books and supplies
    8%
    Other costs
    1%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $7,689
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $23,311
    Room and board (on campus)
    $9,920
    Books and supplies
    $1,470
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $19,195

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Montana State University Billings

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    26.5%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $17,750
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $202

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Montana State University Billings: the college's own scholarships, programs from MT and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • MT program · Residents of MT · GPA 3.3+

      Not open yet · opens Dec 2026

      State · MT

      STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program

      Montana University System

      Award
      $1,000 to $2,000
      Closes
      Mar 15, 2027
      Opens Dec 1, 2026
      • Merit-based
      • Renewable
    • MT program · Residents of MT

      Open now

      State · MT

      MUS Honor Scholarship

      Montana University System

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Mar 15, 2027
      • Merit-based
      • One-time
    • MT program · Residents of MT

    • MT program · Residents of MT

      Open now

      State · MT

      2 + 2 Honor Scholarship

      Montana University System

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Jun 30, 2027
      • Merit-based
      • One-time
    • MT program · Residents of MT · GPA 3.4+

    • MT program · Residents of MT

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