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Montana State Billings is located in Billings, Montana (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Montana State Billings is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media and education and teaching.
Montana State Billings does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Montana State Billings has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,832 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Montana State Billings attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division II Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Montana State University - Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
General Phone: (406) 657-2011
Admissions Phone: (406) 657-2158
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 657-2188
http://www.msubillings.edu
Montana State Billings awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 199 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, school counseling, art education, English teaching, health teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 153 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 87 | business, management information systems |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | community psychology, psychology |
| Media | 43 | public relations, mass communication, organizational communications |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | rehabilitation, sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana State Billings in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 480 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 2 |
In 2005, Montana State Billings had a total enrollment of 3,832 students (3,148 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 92% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Montana State Billings offers campus housing for 558 of its 3,148 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Billings, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 949 | 911 | 96% | 609 | 67% |
| Men | 337 | 323 | 96% | 213 | 66% |
| Women | 612 | 588 | 96% | 396 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 657-2158
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,856 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,096 |
| Room and board | $ 5,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Montana State Billings participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 253000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 657-2188
Montana State Billings has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $58,999 | 12 | $59,254 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $48,489 | 7 | $47,118 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $44,075 | 23 | $47,632 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $34,143 | 15 | $34,234 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $37,476 | 12 | $36,626 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $48,771 | 69 | $44,774 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Track | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 14 | 20 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana State Billings Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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