2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$12,626
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
29%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Montana State University Billings
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,114. In 2021, there were 57 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Montana and ranks #1345 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
57
Total Enrollment
4,114
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for Montana State University Billings
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Montana Rank
Combining ranking factors for 9 schools that offer psychology degrees in Montana, Montana State University Billings ranks #9.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Montana State University Billings ranks #1345.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Montana State University Billings offers Community Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
Community Psychology | 20 | – |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 | – |
General Psychology | 13 | 4 |
Total Graduates | 53 | 4 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Montana State University Billings. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Montana universities is 5,486. On average, all Montana institutions admit 75% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Montana State University Billings students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 57%. Compared to all Montana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 60%.
The overall graduation rate for Montana State University Billings is 29%, compared to 48% for all Montana universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 110%.
Compare MSUB to Montana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Montana State University Billings to the average of all Montana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MSUB
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
57%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
29%
Graduation Rate
MT Colleges
5,486
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
60%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 141 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 82 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Montana State University Billings. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 141 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MSUB
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MT Colleges
11 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
58%
Percent Full-Time
42%
Percent Part-Time
54%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Montana State University Billings the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,485, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,540.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,878 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,537.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Montana State University Billings in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Montana State University Billings | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $7,956 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,740 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,696 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,485 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,540 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $18,721 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $5,878 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,537 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $7,415 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Montana State University Billings is $12,626. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Montana State University Billings presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $11,652 | $12,220 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $12,257 | $11,963 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $14,662 | $15,904 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $16,493 | $17,003 |
$110,001 and more | $16,755 | $17,260 |
Compare Montana State University Billings to all Montana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MSUB
$18,721
Cost to Attend
$4,655
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,626
Net Price
MT Colleges
$26,783
Cost to Attend
$9,618
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$14,420
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 353 or 88%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,314 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $4,655.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,314 | $4,655 |
Pell Grants | 1,033 | $4,145 |
Federal Student Loans | 1,266 | $6,146 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Montana State University Billings to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MSUB
2,314
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,033
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
1,266
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
MT Colleges
2,112
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
732
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,033
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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