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Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Highlands College of Montana Tech

Montana Technological University, popularly known as Montana Tech, is a public university in Butte, Montana. Founded in 1900 as the "Montana State School of Mines", the university became affiliated with the University of Montana in 1994. After undergoing several name changes, in 2017 the Montana University System Board of Regents voted to designate Montana Tech as part of Special Focus Four-Year Universities, the only such designation in the Montana University System. To recognize this new designation and the greater independence with it, the name was officially changed in 2018 from "Montana Tech of the University of Montana" to "Montana Technological University". Montana Tech's focus is on engineering, applied and health science. In fall 2017, Montana Tech had nearly 2,700 students. It has 13 campus buildings and offers 39 undergraduate degrees along with 15 minors, 5 certification degrees, and 9 pre-professional career programs. Montana Tech also offers 18 graduate degrees and has Ph.D. programs in Materials Science and Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Earth Science and Engineering.

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Open

Acceptance

$14,962

Net price

342

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,962

Average net price

$4,130

In-state tuition

$10,950

Out-of-state tuition

$12,120

Room & board

$1,240

Books & supplies

$18,476

Total cost of attendance

13%

Students receiving Pell grants

21%

Students with federal loans

$18,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,650
$30–48K
$13,183
$48–75K
$15,314
$75–110K
$17,091
$110K+
$17,792

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$54,329

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,356

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

55%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,873

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

342

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

41% women
59% men

Race & ethnicity

White
75%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3%
Asian
1%
Black
1%

Highlands College of Montana Tech FAQ

Is Highlands College of Montana Tech a public or private school?

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public institution located in Butte, MT.

What is the acceptance rate at Highlands College of Montana Tech?

Highlands College of Montana Tech has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Highlands College of Montana Tech cost?

The average annual net price at Highlands College of Montana Tech is $14,962 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,130 in-state and $10,950 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Highlands College of Montana Tech?

About 45% of students at Highlands College of Montana Tech complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Highlands College of Montana Tech graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Highlands College of Montana Tech students earn a median of $54,329 per year.

How many students attend Highlands College of Montana Tech?

Highlands College of Montana Tech enrolls about 342 students.

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