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Billings, MT · Butte, MT
| Montana State University Billings | Montana Technological University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,524/yr | $16,481/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,927/yr | $11,914/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,209 | $18,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,387/yr | $13,733/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,749/yr | $15,187/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,948/yr | $18,843/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,035/yr | $19,595/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $193/mo | $199/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,980/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,974/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,450/yr | $1,240/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,570/yr | $4,682/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,054/yr | $22,786/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,280/yr | $8,340/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,897/yr | $26,150/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1040–1260 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1126 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–24 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 1,623 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,459 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 294 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 78% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Not considered |
| Class rank | No data reported | Required |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 56% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,296/yr | $54,329/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,006–$65,133 | $31,114–$82,037 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 36% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 34% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 13% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 25% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,531/yr | $48,356/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 61% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 17% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 25% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 18% | 35% |
| Low-income students who finish | 18% | 35% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,272/yr | $52,895/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% | Engineering 35% · Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 23% of degrees | Engineering — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,449/yr | Public Health — $108,776/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.2% | 52% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,626 | 1,480 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 248 | 205 |
| Average professor pay | $7,728/mo | $8,585/mo |
| Full-time professors | 63% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $34,882 | $38,398 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Billings, MT | Butte, MT |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1927 | 1900 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Men | 35% | 63% |
| Women | 65% | 37% |
| White students | 75% | 77% |
| Black students | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8% | 4.7% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 31% | 5.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 30% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,173/yr | $10,441/yr |
| Endowment | $36.8M | $70.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 571 | 460 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,832/yr | $5,070/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,168/yr | $6,076/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 8 |
| Student athletes | 246 | 271 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.5M | $1.2M |
| Athletics budget | $5.8M | $4.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.0M | $4.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $27,723 | $34,767 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.