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Montana State University Billings Men's Basketball

The Montana State University Billings men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, based in Billings, Montana. The program is better funded than 88% of D2 men's basketball programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 9% of D2 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 60% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,275
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Montana
City
Billings
Address
1500 University Drive

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 62% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Luke Fennelly
Head Men's Basketball Coach
(406) 657-2371·View profile
Bruce Chavka
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(406) 657-2107·View profile
Zharon Richmond
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 9% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
56%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
34%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,531
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,296
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 60% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$4,997
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,468
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,260
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,018
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 88% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$760,280
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$203,824
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (406) 657-2011

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