Montana Bible College
Billings, MT 59106
About Montana Bible College
Montana Bible College is a private trade and vocational school in Billings, Montana, enrolling about 24 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $14,640 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include White (95.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the Montana median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 57.14%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Bible College | $14,640 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Montana (state median) | $4,961 | $12,030 | 24 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Montana Bible College really?
Key findings
- Montana Bible College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($14,640).
- Versus the Montana median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
Montana Bible College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,640
Finding Montana Bible College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,640. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Montana median ($4,961), sticker tuition is about 3.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 23% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Montana Bible College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Montana Bible College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Montana Bible College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$14,640
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,560. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Montana Bible College is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies16
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General1
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 82% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Montana Bible College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Montana Bible College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Montana Bible College.
Campus
Location
Billings, MT
City / state
- ZIP
- 59106
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, tuition is 3% above the median for Rural campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
Size
Enrollment
24
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 50%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Montana Bible College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Montana Bible College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Montana Bible College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,690 | $6,690 | — |
| 2014 | $7,220 | $7,220 | — |
| 2015 | $7,220 | $7,220 | — |
| 2016 | $7,540 | $7,540 | — |
| 2017 | $7,640 | $7,640 | — |
| 2019 | $8,586 | $8,586 | — |
| 2020 | $9,040 | $9,040 | — |
| 2021 | $9,425 | $9,425 | — |
| 2022 | $10,090 | $10,090 | — |
| 2023 | $13,600 | $13,600 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Montana Bible College reported total enrollment of about 24 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (95.8%), Two or More Races (4.2%), and Black or African American (0.0%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montana Bible College in 2024 is 24 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
57.14% 100% Completion Time
57.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.14% of students graduating from Montana Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Montana Bible College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Montana Bible College from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Montana Bible College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Montana Bible College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Montana Bible College graduates.
Montana Bible College at a glance
Montana Bible College
Montana Bible College is a private non-profit institution in Billings, MT.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian95.8%Two or More Races4.2%Black or African American0.0%
Schools near Montana Bible College
Other campuses in Billings, MT when available, plus nearby institutions in Montana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Montana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montana Bible College located?
Montana Bible College is located in Billings, MT.
What is Montana Bible College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Montana Bible College is 84.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13 applicants and 11 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Montana Bible College's tuition?
Montana Bible College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,640 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Montana Bible College cost?
Reported tuition is $14,640 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,350 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Montana Bible College?
Montana Bible College reports total enrollment of about 24 students, White (95.8%), Two or More Races (4.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Montana Bible College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Montana Bible College public or private?
Montana Bible College is a private nonprofit institution located in Billings, MT.
Is Montana Bible College an HBCU?
No. Montana Bible College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montana Bible College a tribal college?
No. Montana Bible College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montana Bible College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Montana Bible College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Montana Bible College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Montana Bible College: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.