Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Colleges in Montana. By school type, there are 17 public and 15 private schools in Colleges in Montana. By school level, there are 12 four years (or high) schools , 14 2-4 years schools and 6 less than 2 years schools.
Compare Selected Schools
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Cosmetology | Bozeman, MT | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Butte Academy of Beauty Culture | Butte, MT | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts | Kalispell, MT | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Carroll College | Helena, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Chief Dull Knife College | Lame Deer, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Harlem, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| The University of Montana-Western | Dillon, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| Montana Bible College | Bozeman, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor | |
| Stone Child College | Box Elder, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| Bold Beauty Academy | Billings, MT | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Health Works Institute | Bozeman, MT | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Bitterroot School of Cosmetology | Hamilton, MT | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Montana Academy of Salons | Great Falls, MT | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Dillon | Dillon, MT | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| University of Montana (The) - Bitterroot College University of Montana | Hamilton, MT | Private, Less than 2 years | Un-Known | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Colleges in Montana is $7,737 for State residents and $13,382 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 74.30% and graduation rate is 43.87%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
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| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Cosmetology | $12,390 | - | 67% | 21:1 | 35 | |
| Blackfeet Community College | $3,370 | - | 15% | 9:1 | 305 | |
| Butte Academy of Beauty Culture | $11,950 | - | 80% | 7:1 | 21 | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,590 / $9,390 | - | 20% | 13:1 | 739 | |
| Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts | $14,800 | - | 72% | 13:1 | 80 | |
| Carroll College | $37,262 | 69% | 63% | 12:1 | 1,335 | |
| Dawson Community College | $3,990 / $5,580 | - | 35% | 14:1 | 413 | |
| Chief Dull Knife College | $2,260 / $2,260 | - | 44% | 12:1 | 196 | |
| Montana State University Billings | $5,980 / $19,310 | - | 24% | 14:1 | 4,315 | |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $4,991 / $6,377 | - | 29% | 12:1 | 2,351 | |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 / $2,410 | - | 29% | 10:1 | 150 | |
| Fort Peck Community College | $2,250 / $2,250 | - | 15% | 10:1 | 305 | |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,450 / $10,342 | - | 25% | 12:1 | 1,514 | |
| University of Providence | $26,662 | 55% | 38% | 12:1 | 1,038 | |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,507 / $9,600 | - | 35% | 12:1 | 1,520 | |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 / $3,200 | - | 13% | 15:1 | 255 | |
| Miles Community College | $4,440 / $5,910 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 505 | |
| Montana Technological University | $7,390 / $22,540 | 91% | 54% | 13:1 | 1,844 | |
| Montana State University | $7,371 / $27,101 | 82% | 57% | 19:1 | 16,814 | |
| The University of Montana | $7,430 / $27,256 | 94% | 45% | 16:1 | 10,962 | |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 / $18,665 | 100% | 31% | 15:1 | 1,090 | |
| Rocky Mountain College | $30,586 | 59% | 49% | 11:1 | 997 | |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | - | 52% | 8:1 | 720 | |
| The University of Montana-Western | $5,747 / $17,209 | 56% | 49% | 17:1 | 1,508 | |
| Montana Bible College | $9,040 | 47% | 11% | - | - | |
| Stone Child College | $2,645 / $2,645 | - | 10% | 22:1 | 444 | |
| Bold Beauty Academy | $15,500 | - | 98% | 12:1 | 85 | |
| Health Works Institute | $9,670 | 90% | - | 22:1 | 15 | |
| Bitterroot School of Cosmetology | $14,150 | - | 84% | 13:1 | 33 | |
| Montana Academy of Salons | $17,200 | - | 64% | 14:1 | 91 | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Dillon | $13,833 | - | 75% | 25:1 | 43 | |
| University of Montana (The) - Bitterroot College University of Montana | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Average | $7,737 / $13,382 | 74.30% | 43.87% | 13.87:1 | 1,657 | |