Montana State University Billings

Montana State University Billings is a public four-year institution located in Billings, Montana, within a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 5,346 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.67 out of 100. The completion rate is 28% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a wide variety of technical and health-related programs. Certificate and associate-level offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician — spanning one-to-two-year certificates through associate degrees.

As the only university in Montana's largest city, Montana State University Billings serves a broad regional student population across southeastern Montana and northern Wyoming. Its technical programs support industries including healthcare, construction, automotive services, and energy production prominent in the region.