Colleges in Montana

Montana is home to 23 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for ski resort access and mountain towns, Montana offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

23 total in Montana

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$26,086
ACT
ACT 21–27

Montana State University is a public 4-year institution in Bozeman, MT. Enrollment: ~14,451 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,086/year.

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$26,112
ACT
ACT 23–28

The University of Montana is a public 4-year institution in Missoula, MT. Enrollment: ~7,488 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,112/year.

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT
Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$20,791
ACT
ACT 19–25

Montana Technological University is a public 4-year institution in Butte, MT. Enrollment: ~1,480 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,791/year.

The University of Montana-Western

Dillon, MT
Ski Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$15,913
ACT

The University of Montana-Western is a public 4-year institution in Dillon, MT. Enrollment: ~1,198 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,913/year.

Carroll College

Helena, MT
Ski Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$36,906
ACT
ACT 21–27

Carroll College is a private 4-year institution in Helena, MT. Enrollment: ~1,092 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,906/year.

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$30,725
ACT
ACT 18–24

Rocky Mountain College is a private 4-year institution in Billings, MT. Enrollment: ~840 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,725/year.

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT
Ski Town
Admit
50% admit
Tuition
$26,462
ACT
ACT 15–23

University of Providence is a private 4-year institution in Great Falls, MT. Enrollment: ~528 students. Admissions are accessible (50% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,462/year.

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, MT
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$1,680
ACT

Fort Peck Community College is a public 2-year institution in Poplar, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $1,680/year.

Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls, MT
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$10,126
ACT

Great Falls College Montana State University is a public 2-year institution in Great Falls, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $10,126/year.

Helena College University of Montana

Helena, MT
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$8,608
ACT

Helena College University of Montana is a public 2-year institution in Helena, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $8,608/year.

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, MT
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$2,600
ACT

Little Big Horn College is a public 2-year institution in Crow Agency, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $2,600/year.

Miles Community College

Miles City, MT
Admit
Tuition
$8,130
ACT

Miles Community College is a public 2-year institution in Miles City, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $8,130/year.

Montana State University-Northern

Havre, MT
Admit
Tuition
$17,096
ACT

Montana State University-Northern is a public 4-year institution in Havre, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $17,096/year.

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, MT
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$10,260
ACT

Salish Kootenai College is a public 4-year institution in Pablo, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $10,260/year.

Montana Bible College

Billings, MT
Admit
Tuition
$8,800
ACT

Montana Bible College is a private 4-year institution in Billings, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $8,800/year.

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, MT
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$2,880
ACT

Blackfeet Community College is a private 4-year institution in Browning, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $2,880/year.

Stone Child College

Box Elder, MT
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$1,820
ACT

Stone Child College is a public 4-year institution in Box Elder, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $1,820/year.

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$8,347
ACT

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public 2-year institution in Butte, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $8,347/year.

Dawson Community College

Glendive, MT
Admit
Tuition
$6,600
ACT

Dawson Community College is a public 2-year institution in Glendive, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $6,600/year.

Chief Dull Knife College

Lame Deer, MT
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$1,960
ACT

Chief Dull Knife College is a public 2-year institution in Lame Deer, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $1,960/year.

Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT
NCAA D2
Admit
Tuition
$17,678
ACT

Montana State University Billings is a public 4-year institution in Billings, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $17,678/year.

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, MT
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$11,220
ACT

Flathead Valley Community College is a public 2-year institution in Kalispell, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $11,220/year.

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, MT
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$1,740
ACT

Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public 4-year institution in Harlem, MT. Out-of-state tuition: $1,740/year.

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