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Colleges in Montana: Complete List & Stats (2024)

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28 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

28
Colleges
$9,308
Avg Tuition
80%
Avg Accept Rate
$38,343
Avg Earnings (10yr)

Montana is home to 28 colleges and universities, ranging from 19 public institutions to 9 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $9,308, with costs ranging from $1,960 to $41,484. Graduates from Montana colleges earn a median of $38,343 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across Montana institutions is 80%.

Most Affordable
$1,960
Highest Earnings
$61,772
Best Graduation Rate
68%

All 28 Colleges in Montana

A B C D F G H L M R S T U

A

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem $3,080 N/A $30,528
Academy of Cosmetology Inc Bozeman N/A N/A N/A
Aveda Institute Montana Billings N/A N/A N/A

B

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Blackfeet Community College Browning $3,610 N/A $22,953

C

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Carroll College Helena $41,484 71% $61,772
Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer $1,960 N/A $20,073
City College Montana State University Billings Billings $4,897 N/A $44,296
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts Kalispell N/A N/A $14,047

D

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Dawson Community College Glendive $5,010 N/A $41,951

F

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell $4,912 N/A $38,520
Fort Peck Community College Poplar $2,250 N/A $14,747

G

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls $4,028 N/A $38,034

H

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Helena College University of Montana Helena $4,146 N/A $40,738
Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte $4,130 N/A $54,329

L

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Little Big Horn College Crow Agency $3,200 N/A $21,152

M

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Miles Community College Miles City $5,818 N/A $42,862
Montana Academy of Salons Great Falls N/A N/A $28,841
Montana Bible College Billings $14,640 N/A N/A
Montana State University Bozeman $8,460 82% $53,263
Montana State University Billings Billings $7,280 N/A $44,296
Montana State University-Northern Havre $6,982 N/A $49,505
Montana Technological University Butte $8,340 91% $54,329

R

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Rocky Mountain College Billings $35,582 70% $49,036

S

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Salish Kootenai College Pablo $4,311 N/A $32,725
Stone Child College Box Elder $3,610 N/A $24,555

T

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
The University of Montana Missoula $8,552 96% $44,511
The University of Montana-Western Dillon $6,670 100% $43,229

U

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
University of Providence Great Falls $30,448 50% $48,296

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Montana?
There are 28 colleges and universities in Montana, including 19 public and 9 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average college tuition in Montana?
The average in-state tuition across Montana colleges is $9,308. Tuition ranges from $1,960 to $41,484 depending on the institution.
How much do Montana college graduates earn?
Graduates from Montana colleges earn an average median salary of $38,343 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average acceptance rate in Montana?
The average acceptance rate across Montana colleges is 80%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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