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.

  1. 1. Fort Peck Community College$400
  2. 2. Stone Child College$4,424
  3. 3. Blackfeet Community College$5,410
  4. 4. Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts$6,744
  5. 5. Aaniiih Nakoda College$7,887

Highest graduation rates in Montana

Share of students completing a degree on time.

  1. 1. Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts93.2%
  2. 2. Aveda Institute Montana83.3%
  3. 3. Carroll College69.3%
  4. 4. Montana Academy of Salons67.0%
  5. 5. Academy of Cosmetology Inc66.7%

Colleges by city

Cities in Montana with 3 or more institutions.

SchoolStateTypeNet priceGrad rateAdmissionSizeData
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$7,88734.2%Not available106Complete
Academy of Cosmetology Inc
Bozeman, MT
MTPrivate for-profit, <2-year$16,66366.7%Not available39Partial
Aveda Institute Montana
Billings, MT
MTPrivate for-profit, <2-year$15,19683.3%Not available80Partial
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT
MTPrivate nonprofit, 4-year$5,41062.3%Not available286Complete
Carroll College
Helena, MT
MTPrivate nonprofit, 4-year$23,96069.3%71%1,092Complete
Chief Dull Knife College
Lame Deer, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$14,0100.0%Not available183Partial
City College Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT
MTPublic, 2-yearNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableMissing
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
Kalispell, MT
MTPrivate for-profit, <2-year$6,74493.2%Not available79Partial
Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$9,93145.1%Not available189Partial
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$8,09929.3%Not available1,202Partial
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$40016.7%Not available282Partial
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$12,46834.1%Not available894Partial
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$11,59333.3%Not available585Partial
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$14,96244.7%91%342Complete
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$8,33111.5%Not available253Partial
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT
MTPublic, 2-year$10,40561.7%Not available332Partial
Montana Academy of Salons
Great Falls, MT
MTPrivate for-profit, <2-year$15,93567.0%Not available126Partial
Montana Bible College
Billings, MT
MTPrivate nonprofit, 4-yearNot availableNot availableNot available24Partial
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$22,49957.1%82%14,451Complete
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$16,52430.0%Not available2,626Complete
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$12,66441.1%Not available761Complete
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$16,48158.2%91%1,480Complete
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
Dillon, MT
MTPrivate for-profit, 2-yearNot available60.9%Not available0Partial
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
MTPrivate nonprofit, 4-year$19,75148.4%70%840Complete
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$7,94527.6%Not available580Complete
Stone Child College
Box Elder, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$4,42434.2%Not available193Complete
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$16,78448.0%96%7,488Complete
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT
MTPublic, 4-year$16,55851.2%100%1,198Complete
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT
MTPrivate nonprofit, 4-year$17,64927.9%50%528Complete

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.