Montana Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 9 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Montana (all public schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,488 for Montana residents and $8,393 for out-of-state students.
The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $3,466. Total 7,868 students are attending Montana community colleges (874 on average). The average graduation rate is 34.50% 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 9 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Montana - 9 schools are public and 0 private. 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 Schools9 community colleges (9 public, 0 private)
Open Admission PolicyAll 10 Schools
Tuition & Fees$4,488 Montana Residents
$8,393 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts$3,466
Student PopulationTotal 7,868 (874 on average)
Online Student PopulationTotal 1,891 (270 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate34.50%
Transfer-out Rate17.86%
Student to Faculty Ratio14.44 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 $4,488 for Montana residents and $8,393 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
$4,106$11,278 $1,783 $39,600 1,554 33% 15 to 1
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell
$6,223$11,659 $4,667 $33,500 2,234 29% 15 to 1
Miles Community College
Miles City
$7,180$11,220 $6,893 $43,100 710 62% 13 to 1
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte
$4,127$10,948 $2,666 $52,100 727 45% 14 to 1
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls
$4,028$12,911 $3,287 $33,800 1,502 34% 17 to 1
Dawson Community College
Glendive
$7,020$9,810 $3,276 $36,800 332 45% 13 to 1
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency
$3,200$3,200 $3,113 $21,400 262 11% 12 to 1
Chief Dull Knife College
Lame Deer
$2,260$2,260 $2,344 $22,100 185 - 13 to 1
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar
$2,250$2,250 $3,161 $21,800 362 17% 18 to 1
Average$4,488$8,393 $3,466$33,800874 34.50%14.44 to 1
Related Articles and Ads