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Division II · Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Montana State University Billings · Cost & aid

Billings, MT · City · Public · Master's university · the Yellowjackets · Website ↗

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$38,337
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$23,696
In-state
on campus
$13,252
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$817k
Athletic aid, women's
$6,638 per roster spot
$679k
Athletic aid, men's
$5,181 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $38,337 sticker.

Family income under $30k$12,147
$30k – $48k$13,297
$48k – $75k$15,803
$75k – $110k$18,067
Over $110k$18,473

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$816,507
  • Per roster spot$6,638 across 123 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$678,788
  • Per roster spot$5,181 across 131 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$14k / $13k
  • Tuition & fees$6,706 in-state · $21,347 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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