- City College is a two-year campus located in Billings and along with four other colleges, helps to form Montana State University Billings. The college offers over 30 high demand, market-driven programs: including critical healthcare programs in nursing, radiologic technology, ultrasound and paramedic; safety programs in criminal justice and fire science; computer programs in cybersecurity, programming and networking; transportation programs in automotive, autobody and diesel; industry programs in instrument and electrical, process plant, welding and construction, and business programs including accounting, human resources, business administration and general business. City College also has a mission to assist with transfer education; preparing students to transfer to a bachelor`s degree.
School Highlights
City College at Montana State University-Billings serves 1,725 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,725 students
- In-state tuition: $3,907
- Out-state tuition: $8,940
- Student:teacher ratio: 43:1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
City College at Montana State University-Billings ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
City College at Montana State University-Billings
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
40 staff
90 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of City College at Montana State University-Billings has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The City College at Montana State University-Billings diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,725 students
783 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
522 students
321 students
# Part-Time Students
1,203 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,725 students
321 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
10%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
19%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
28%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$36,700
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,907 is less than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,940 is more than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,907
$4,139
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,940
$8,788
Tuition Notes
costs are based on 2 semesters (Fall/Spring). We also participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program which gives discounts to 9 western states/territories: $5,274 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
46%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$16,125
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$6,500
$4,628
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Nursing club, SkillsUSA, Student Government
Nursing club, SkillsUSA, Student Government
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Why City College!
- Only college in Montana to offer: Autobody, Process Plant Technology and Instrument & Electrical Technology
- Affordable: short-term training that leads to high paying, in demand careers. Multiple scholarships and funding options to help assist in completing your education.
- Hands on education: most students will have on campus lab opportunities along with off campus internships or clinicals with regional employers.
- Small classes sizes: students receive personal attention and easy access to faculty
- Online programs: a number of programs are offered fully online or a combination of online and on campus coursework
- Best of both worlds. Have access to all the resources and opportunities of a four year university while completing your short-term, focused one year or two year degree
- Location: Billings is the largest City in Montana which provides unique opportunities for our students to get connected with future employers and access multiple resources and experiences while attending college
- Personal attention: Faculty and staff know our students, providing easy access and assistance in helping students inside and outside the classroom from application to graduation
- Student Success: As a community, we have multiple academic and personal resources to help students reach their educational and personal goals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does City College at Montana State University-Billings cost?
City College at Montana State University-Billings's tuition is approximately $3,907 for In-State students and $8,940 for Out-State students.
What sports does City College at Montana State University-Billings offer?
City College at Montana State University-Billings offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is City College at Montana State University-Billings's ranking?
City College at Montana State University-Billings ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is City College at Montana State University-Billings located?
City College at Montana State University-Billings is located in the West End neighborhood of Billings, MT.
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