A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSU Billings are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at Montana State University Billings with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSU Billings has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,436
|
| Women |
2,621
|
MSU Billings serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 86 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
86%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 40.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180179 IPEDS survey data for Montana State University Billings.