Best Colleges in Montana
27 colleges in Montana, ranked by graduate earnings using official federal data. Compare cost, admissions, and outcomes.
#1B-
Carroll College
Helena, MT · Private nonprofit
- $23,960
- Net price
- 71%
- Admit rate
- 1,092
- Enrolled
#2C-
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · Public
- $16,481
- Net price
- 91%
- Admit rate
- 1,480
- Enrolled
#3C+
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT · Public
Best Value
- $14,962
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 342
- Enrolled
#4C
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public
- $22,499
- Net price
- 82%
- Admit rate
- 14,451
- Enrolled
#5C
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT · Public
Best Value
- $12,664
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 761
- Enrolled
#6C
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT · Private nonprofit
- $19,751
- Net price
- 70%
- Admit rate
- 840
- Enrolled
#7C
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT · Private nonprofit
- $17,649
- Net price
- 50%
- Admit rate
- 528
- Enrolled
#8D
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Public
- $16,784
- Net price
- 96%
- Admit rate
- 7,488
- Enrolled
#9C-
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · Public
- $16,524
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 2,626
- Enrolled
#10D
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT · Public
- $16,558
- Net price
- 100%
- Admit rate
- 1,198
- Enrolled
#11B-
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT · Public
- $10,405
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 332
- Enrolled
#12C
Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $9,931
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 189
- Enrolled
#13C-
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Public
- $11,593
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 585
- Enrolled
#14D
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $8,099
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 1,202
- Enrolled
#15C-
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MT · Public
- $12,468
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 894
- Enrolled
#16D
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $7,945
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 580
- Enrolled
#17D
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $7,887
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 106
- Enrolled
#18C+
Montana Academy of Salons
Great Falls, MT · Private for-profit
- $15,935
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 126
- Enrolled
#19D
Stone Child College
Box Elder, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $4,424
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 193
- Enrolled
#20C
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT · Private nonprofit
Most Affordable
- $5,410
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 286
- Enrolled
#21D
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $8,331
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 253
- Enrolled
#22D
Chief Dull Knife College
Lame Deer, MT · Public
- $14,010
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 183
- Enrolled
#23D
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT · Public
Most Affordable
- $400
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 282
- Enrolled
#24B-
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
Kalispell, MT · Private for-profit
High Grad RateMost Affordable
- $6,744
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 79
- Enrolled