Montana State University Billings
Former names | Eastern Montana Normal School (1927–1949) Eastern Montana College of Education (1949–1965) Eastern Montana College (1965–1994) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1927 |
Parent institution | Montana University System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Chancellor | Stefani Hicswa |
Administrative staff | 626 (incl. faculty) (2017) |
| Students | 4,092 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 3,765 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 327 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , Montana , United States |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Colors | Blue & Yellow |
| Nickname | Yellowjackets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – GNAC |
| Mascot | Buzz the Yellowjacket |
| Website | msubillings.edu |
Montana State University Billings (or MSU Billings) is a public university in Billings, Montana, United States. It is the state's third largest university. Its campus is located on 110 acres in downtown Billings. Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School at its founding in 1927, the Normal School changed its name to Eastern Montana College of Education in 1949. It was again renamed in 1965 as Eastern Montana College (EMC). It merged into the Montana University System in 1994 under its present name. Currently, the university offers over 100 specialized programs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees through the university's five colleges. The five colleges of Montana State University Billings are Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Health Professions and Science, Education, and City College.