Colleges in Montana
29 degree-granting institutions in Montana (MT). Median net price $13,337. Median graduation rate 45.1%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$13,337
Median grad rate
45.1%
Median admission rate
87%
Median size
337
Most affordable colleges in Montana
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Montana
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Montana with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $7,887 | 34.2% | Not available | 106 | Complete | |
| Academy of Cosmetology Inc Bozeman, MT | MT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,663 | 66.7% | Not available | 39 | Partial | |
| Aveda Institute Montana Billings, MT | MT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $15,196 | 83.3% | Not available | 80 | Partial | |
| Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT | MT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $5,410 | 62.3% | Not available | 286 | Complete | |
| Carroll College Helena, MT | MT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $23,960 | 69.3% | 71% | 1,092 | Complete | |
| Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $14,010 | 0.0% | Not available | 183 | Partial | |
| City College Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts Kalispell, MT | MT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $6,744 | 93.2% | Not available | 79 | Partial | |
| Dawson Community College Glendive, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $9,931 | 45.1% | Not available | 189 | Partial | |
| Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $8,099 | 29.3% | Not available | 1,202 | Partial | |
| Fort Peck Community College Poplar, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $400 | 16.7% | Not available | 282 | Partial | |
| Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $12,468 | 34.1% | Not available | 894 | Partial | |
| Helena College University of Montana Helena, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $11,593 | 33.3% | Not available | 585 | Partial | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $14,962 | 44.7% | 91% | 342 | Complete | |
| Little Big Horn College Crow Agency, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $8,331 | 11.5% | Not available | 253 | Partial | |
| Miles Community College Miles City, MT | MT | Public, 2-year | $10,405 | 61.7% | Not available | 332 | Partial | |
| Montana Academy of Salons Great Falls, MT | MT | Private for-profit, <2-year | $15,935 | 67.0% | Not available | 126 | Partial | |
| Montana Bible College Billings, MT | MT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 24 | Partial | |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $22,499 | 57.1% | 82% | 14,451 | Complete | |
| Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $16,524 | 30.0% | Not available | 2,626 | Complete | |
| Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $12,664 | 41.1% | Not available | 761 | Complete | |
| Montana Technological University Butte, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $16,481 | 58.2% | 91% | 1,480 | Complete | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Dillon Dillon, MT | MT | Private for-profit, 2-year | Not available | 60.9% | Not available | 0 | Partial | |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | MT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $19,751 | 48.4% | 70% | 840 | Complete | |
| Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $7,945 | 27.6% | Not available | 580 | Complete | |
| Stone Child College Box Elder, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $4,424 | 34.2% | Not available | 193 | Complete | |
| The University of Montana Missoula, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $16,784 | 48.0% | 96% | 7,488 | Complete | |
| The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT | MT | Public, 4-year | $16,558 | 51.2% | 100% | 1,198 | Complete | |
| University of Providence Great Falls, MT | MT | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $17,649 | 27.9% | 50% | 528 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Montana?
Montana has 29 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Montana?
The median net price across Montana colleges is $13,337 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Montana colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts (93.2%), Aveda Institute Montana (83.3%), Carroll College (69.3%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.