Outcomes at MSU Billings
Graduation Rate
28.55%
Transfer-out Rate
20.24%
Retention Rate
60.00%
The graduation rate at Montana State University Billings is 28.55% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. 165 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 578 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 20.24% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana. The retention rate (full-time students) is 60% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Montana.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Montana State University Billings and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Montana State University Billings. 165 students have completed and 117 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 31 students still enrolled and 265 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 578 | 398 | 180 |
| Completers | 165 (28.55%) | 116 | 49 |
| Transfer-out | 117 (20.24%) | 97 | 20 |
| Still Enrolled | 31 (5.36%) | 14 | 17 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 265 (45.85%) | 171 | 94 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 53 students have completed in 4 years and additional 30 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 53 (13.32%) |
11 (6.43%) |
42 (18.50%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 30 (7.54%) |
11 (6.43%) |
19 (8.37%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 19 (4.77%) |
9 (5.26%) |
10 (4.41%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28.55% (165/578) | 23.72% (65/274) | 32.89% (100/304) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17.86% (5/28) | 21.43% (3/14) | 14.29% (2/14) |
| Asian | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6.67% (1/15) | 11.11% (1/9) | 0.00% (0/6) |
| Hispanic | 12.50% (6/48) | 15.79% (3/19) | 10.34% (3/29) |
| White | 33.11% (145/438) | 26.70% (55/206) | 38.79% (90/232) |
| Two or More Race | 19.23% (5/26) | 10.00% (1/10) | 25.00% (4/16) |