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Montana Colleges

24 Colleges
$32,502 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,325 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Montana ranked #50 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 9,946 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $8,126 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $14,243 a year.

An estimated 48% of college students in Montana take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,081 per year.

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#1

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,083 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,230 undergraduates at MSU Bozeman, of which 12,026 are full-time, and there are 16,218 students altogether. It takes the average MSU Bozeman undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 38% of students at MSU Bozeman take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,375 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,757 during the early-career years.

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#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,152 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,808 students at UM in total, 6,975 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,654 are full-time. It takes the average UM undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 47% of students at UM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,337 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UM is $35,729.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Montana State University - Billings is 4,000, of which 3,602 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,985 are full-time. It takes the average Montana State University - Billings undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,779 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Montana State University - Billings is $39,531.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,993 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,431 undergraduates at Montana Tech, of which 1,323 are full-time, and there are 1,650 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Montana Tech is 4.7 years.

40% of Montana Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,686 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Montana Tech is $48,356.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,431 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,060 full-time undergraduates at Montana Western, and 1,334 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Montana Western is 4.6 years.

Roughly 84% of students at Montana Western take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,912 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Montana Western is $37,252.

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#6

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,352 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,108 students at Carroll Montana in total, 1,100 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,065 are full-time. For undergraduates at Carroll Montana, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,146 a year.

Students who graduate from Carroll Montana with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,507 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,018 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Providence is 1,005, of which 790 students are undergraduates and of those, 528 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Providence, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

63% of University of Providence students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,838 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Providence is $37,734.

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#8

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$6,033 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Flathead Valley Community College is 2,049, which includes 716 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

13% of Flathead Valley Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,325 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,850 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,955 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 988 undergraduates at Montana State University - Northern, of which 729 are full-time, and there are 1,024 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Montana State University - Northern is 4.3 years.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,556 a year.

Students who graduate from Montana State University - Northern with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,045 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,904 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Great Falls College Montana State University is 1,071, which includes 478 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at Great Falls College Montana State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,016 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Great Falls College Montana State University is $35,625.

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#10

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,252 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,014 students at Rocky in total, 839 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 816 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rocky is 4.4 years.

59% of Rocky students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,463 a year.

Students who graduate from Rocky with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,783 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,975 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 331 full-time undergraduates at Helena College, and 1,324 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

31% of Helena College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,018 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Helena College is $37,317.

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#13

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$6,399 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 716 students at SKC in total, 570 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SKC is 4.4 years.

9% of SKC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,553 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,894 during the early-career years.

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#14

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$7,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Miles Community College is 567, which includes 294 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,127 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,912 during the early-career years.

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#15

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$3,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Blackfeet Community College is 417, which includes 298 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,428 during the early-career years.

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#16

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$6,435 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 233 full-time undergraduates at DCC, and 377 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 48% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,062 a year.

Students who graduate from DCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,252 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,985 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 679 students at Highlands College of Montana Tech in total, 293 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

43% of Highlands College of Montana Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,134 a year.

Students who graduate from Highlands College of Montana Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,356 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$2,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 328 students at Fort Peck Community College in total, 164 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Students who graduate from Fort Peck Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,328 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$3,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 157 full-time undergraduates at Little Big Horn College, and 211 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,016 during the early-career years.

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#20

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$3,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Stone Child College is 311, which includes 147 full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at SCC is 100%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Students who graduate from SCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $11,860 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#21

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Aaniiih Nakoda College is 143, which includes 94 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Students who graduate from Aaniiih Nakoda College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,990 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Medical Institute - Dillon is 50, which includes 50 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,053 a year.

Students who graduate from PMI Dillon with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,599 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Chief Dull Knife College

Lame Deer, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
$2,260 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Students who graduate from Chief Dull Knife College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $18,636 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Montana Bible College

Billings, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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