What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Montana State University Billings course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOB 160/161/BIOB 170/171 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 CHMY 141/142/143/144 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHSX 205/206 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HSTA 101/102 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYX 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 STAT 216 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 LDEL 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 ENST 210 |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOB 160/161/BIOB 170/171 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 CHMY 141/142/143/144 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 PHSX 205/206 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HSTA 101/102 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYX 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 STAT 216 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 LDEL 1XX | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 ENST 210 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 PHSX 207/208 | |
| European History | 3 | 6 HSTR 159/160 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GPHY 121 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 LDEL 1XX | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARTH 150 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 MUSI 101 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ARTZ 106 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ARTZ 108 | |
| Calc AB | 3 | 4 M171 | |
| Calc BC | 3 | 8 M171/172 | |
| Chinese Lang | 3 | 8 LANG 101/102 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTZ 105 | |
| Econ/Macro | 3 | 3 ECNS 202 | |
| Econ/Micro | 3 | 3 ECNS 201 | |
| Engl/Lang and Comp | 3 | 6 WRIT 101 | |
| Engl/Lit and Comp | 3 | 6 LIT 110 | |
| French Lang | 3 | 8 FRCH 101/102 | |
| Germ Lang | 3 | 8 LANG 101/102 | |
| Govt and Politics/Comp | 3 | 3 PSCI 220 | |
| Govt and Politics/US | 3 | 3 PSCI 210 | |
| History/Modern World | 3 | 3 HSTR 160 | |
| Italian Lang | 3 | 8 LANG 101/102 | |
| Japanese Lang | 3 | 8 LANG 101/102 | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 LANG 293 | |
| Physics C/Elec | 3 | 4 PHSX 232/233 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHSX 220/221 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 M122 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 HONR 205 | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 LDEL 1XX | |
| Span Lang | 3 | 8 SPNS 101/102 |
Source: msubillings.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 111 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Psychology | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 |
| Community Psychology | 16 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 14 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Organizational Communication | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 3 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Music Management | 2 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Billings, MT
192,531 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Billings Logan International (BIL)
Nearest hub airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20
Elevation
3,249 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
18°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
57.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
32 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Rocky Mountain College1 mi
- Montana State University122 mi
- University of Providence175 mi
- Carroll College177 mi
- Montana Technological University195 mi
- Montana State University-Northern197 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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