Montana Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 12 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Montana (11 public and 1 private schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,384 for Montana residents and $9,725 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 12 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Montana - 11 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 Schools	12 community colleges (11 public, 1 private)
Open Admission Policy	10 out of 12 schools
Tuition & Fees	$4,384 Montana Residents
Tuition & Fees	$9,725 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts	$3,748
Student Population	Total 7,714 (771 on average)
Online Student Population	Total 1,728 (247 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate	33.56%
Transfer-out Rate	17.43%
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.40 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 $4,384 for Montana residents and $9,725 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
Name	Tuition & Fees		Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
Name	Montana Residents	Out-of-State	Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
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	$7,160	$10,768	$4,818	$43,100	583	51%	12 to 1
Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte	$3,980	$10,370	$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
City College Montana State University Billings Billings	$4,547	$9,950	-	$0	-	-	-
The University of Montana - Missoula College Missoula	$4,482	$17,571	-	$0	-	-	-
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	$4,384	$9,725	$3,748	$33,800	771	33.56%	14.40 to 1