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Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT

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Montana State University Billings (MSUB), also known as 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.

Student life
More information Race and ethnicity, Total ... Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023 [ 9 ] Race and ethnicity Total White 76% Hispanic 8% Two or more races 6% American Indian / Alaska Native 5% International student 2% Asian 1% Black 1% Unknown 1% Economic diversity Low-income [ a ] 35% Affluent [ b ] 65% Close With the main campus in the downtown core of Billings many cultural, service, athletic or educational activities are within walking distance of the campus. The school is host to a mix of traditional and nontraditional students. Approximately 400 students live on campus in the residence halls. Some of the major student organizations include: The Associated Students of Montana State University Billings , also known as the student government . This organization is run by and for students, taking in concerns, advocating student issues and rights, and allocating funds. Student Activities Board , the organizers of many activities from comedians to current movies on campus. Student religious organizations including United Campus Ministry representing 7 Protestant denominations, other Christian non-denominational organizations, Baha'i, and Catholic groups. Jacket Student Ambassadors , a student leadership organization on campus which hosts many new student orientations and tours of the campus. The Residence Hall Association , a student run residence hall association that provides both social and educational programming for residents of Petro and Rimrock Hall. Major structures of the main campus Main campus sits at the base of the Rimrocks College of Education McMullen Hall [ 6 ] Petro & Rimrock Halls Parking Garage / Campus Police Art Annex Apsaruke Hall Cisel Hall Alterowitz Arena / Physical Ed Building Avitus Group Stadium Tennis Courts Rimrock Hall Petro Hall McMullen Hall Student Union Library Liberal Arts Building Yellowstone Science & Health Building College of Education
Petro Hall
Petro Hall is a 500-room residence hall completed in 1965. [ 10 ] There are 8 floors, including the first floor Petro Theater and the second floor lobby. It is connected directly to the Petro Theater on the first floor, and also connected to the Student Union Building.
Rimrock Hall
Rimrock Hall is 300-room residence hall completed in 1962. [ 11 ] There are 6 floors, including the second floor lobby and the first floor Student Union Building.
Student family housing
The student family housing consists of contemporary two and three bedroom units located on the east end of the campus. [ 12 ]

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