Montana Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 10 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Montana (9 public and 1 private schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,364 for Montana residents and $8,963 for out-of-state students.
The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $3,748. Total 7,714 students are attending Montana community colleges (771 on average). The average graduation rate is 33.56% and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from community colleges in Montana is $33,800.

Montana Community Colleges Average Statistics

There are 10 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Montana - 9 schools are public and 1 private. 10 community colleges in Montana have the open admission policy with some application requirements such as high school diploma and certificate of attendance.
Total 7,714 students are attending Montana community colleges and, among them, 1,728 students enrolled online exclusively. 7 schools offer online degree/programs out of Montana community colleges. The following table summarizes the average statistics for key academic facts for the academic year 2023-2024.
Montana Community Colleges Average Statistics (2023-2024)
Number of Schools10 community colleges (9 public, 1 private)
Open Admission Policy10 out of 10 schools
Tuition & Fees$4,364 Montana Residents
$8,963 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts$3,748
Student PopulationTotal 7,714 (771 on average)
Online Student PopulationTotal 1,728 (247 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate33.56%
Transfer-out Rate17.43%
Student to Faculty Ratio14.40 to 1
Salary After 10 Years of Graduation$33,800

Montana Community Colleges Comparison - Ranking and Key Facts

Helena College University of Montana is ranked first among Montana community colleges and Flathead Valley Community College and Miles Community College are second and third position in the ranking. The average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,364 for Montana residents and $8,963 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Montana community colleges with average key statistics by ranking.
2024 Tuition & Academic Comparison Between Community Colleges in Montana
NameTuition & FeesAverage Financial AidAverage Earning after 10 Years of GraduationStudent PopulationGraduation RateStudent to Faculty Ratio
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State
Helena College University of Montana
Helena
$3,975$10,687 $2,148 $39,600 1,423 32% 15 to 1
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell
$6,033$11,363 $3,794 $33,500 2,129 32% 10 to 1
Miles Community College
Miles City
$7,230$11,220 $4,818 $43,100 583 51% 12 to 1
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte
$3,985$10,368 $2,259 $52,100 655 34% 13 to 1
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls
$3,904$12,229 $3,876 $33,800 1,192 36% 14 to 1
Dawson Community College
Glendive
$6,435$9,135 $6,671 $36,800 462 27% 13 to 1
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency
$3,200$3,200 $1,721 $21,400 296 6% 12 to 1
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
Dillon
$16,915 $4,299 - 56 71% 28 to 1
Chief Dull Knife College
Lame Deer
$2,260$2,260 $3,885 $22,100 221 - 12 to 1
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar
$2,250$2,250 $4,010 $21,800 697 13% 15 to 1
Average$4,364$8,963 $3,748$33,800771 33.56%14.40 to 1
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