Helena College University of Montana

Helena College University of Montana is a public community college located in Helena, MT. It offers 31 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,975 for Montana residents and $10,687 for out-of-state students at Helena College University of Montana. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,071) of public community colleges in Montana.

It has 1,423 students that are higher than the average population (710 students) of community colleges in Montana. In addition, 286 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Montana community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $39,600.

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Academic Overview

Helena College University of Montana is a 2-4 years, public school located in Helena, Montana. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,975 for Montana residents and $10,687 for other students on average. It offers 31 degree programs through 13 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (3 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $39,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1115 N Roberts Street, Helena, MT
Phone	406-447-6900
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,975 Out-of-State$10,687
Student Population »	1,423 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	32%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	59% (Full-time) 34% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,148
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,975 for Montana residents and $10,687 for out-of-state students at Helena College University of Montana. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,071) over public community colleges in Montana.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Helena College University of Montana. Then, we compare its costs to Montana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Montana Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,975	$10,687
Books & Supplies	$1,516
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,924
Average Financial Aid	$2,148
Cost of Attendance	$20,415	$27,127
After Financial Aid	$18,267	$24,979
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Montana Residents	Out-of-State Students
Helena College University of Montana	$3,975	$10,687
Public Community Colleges in Montana	$4,384	$9,071
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Helena College University of Montana offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	13	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
General Studies	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	51 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Pharmacy Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,423 students at Helena College University of Montana including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 598 male students and 870 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,468	338	1,130
Male Students	598	182	416
Female Students	870	156	714

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Helena College University of Montana, there are 1,423 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 615 students were attending classes through distance learning (286 students are enrolled exclusively and 329 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,423
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	286
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	329
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	808

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