Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Montana. By school type, there are 4 public and 1 private schools in best schools in Montana. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 4 | Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Montana is $11,147 for State residents and $25,359 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 86.25% and graduation rate is 48.40%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana State University | $7,371 / $27,101 | 81% | 60% | 19:1 | 16,218 |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $7,430 / $27,256 | 96% | 44% | 16:1 | 9,808 |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | $30,586 | 71% | 53% | 11:1 | 1,014 |
| 4 | Montana Technological University | $7,390 / $22,540 | 97% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,650 |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | $5,980 / $19,310 | - | 28% | 14:1 | 4,000 |
| Average | $11,147 / $25,359 | 86.25% | 48.40% | 14.60:1 | 6,538 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Montanaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.