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Best Montana Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 9,988 students in Montana (11 public colleges and 2 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Montana is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Montana include Blackfeet Community College, Chief Dull Knife College, and Helena College University of Montana.
The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 44%, with the majority being American and the student-teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top-Ranked Montana Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Blackfeet Community College
Private not-for-profit
504 S.E. East Boundary
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5441
Enrollment: 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Chief Dull Knife College
Public
1 College Drive
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6215
Enrollment: 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Enrollment: 1,554 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 60% In-state tuition: $3,061 Out-state tuition: $8,357 Minority enrollment: 26%
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Enrollment: 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $3,907 Out-state tuition: $8,940
Dawson Community College
Dawson Community College Photo
Public
300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3396
Enrollment: 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,330 Out-state tuition: $7,850 Minority enrollment: 26%
Flathead Valley Community College
Public
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Enrollment: 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $5,192 Out-state tuition: $10,960 Minority enrollment: 23%
Fort Peck Community College
Public
605 Indian Street
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6300
Enrollment: 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 85% Minority enrollment: 79%
Full Sail University
Public
2747 Masonic Drive
Park Cit, MT 59063
(453) 565-6564
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Enrollment: 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,294 Out-state tuition: $9,346 Minority enrollment: 22%
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Public
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Enrollment: 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $3,236 Out-state tuition: $8,204 Minority enrollment: 17%
Little Big Horn College
Public
8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
Enrollment: 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Miles Community College
Public
2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
Enrollment: 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,950 Out-state tuition: $7,860 Minority enrollment: 16%
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
Private for-profit
434 E. Poindexter Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 988-0888
Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Overview

This State (MT)
Total Faculty
33 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2

Student Body

Total Enrollment
694 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
3%
% Black
1%
% White
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
24%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
100%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,139
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,788
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,414
Acceptance Rate
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Montana?
There are 13 community colleges serving 9,988 students in Montana.
How much do community colleges cost in Montana?
The average tuition for community colleges in Montana is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Montana?
The top-ranked community colleges in Montana include Blackfeet Community College, Chief Dull Knife College, and Helena College University of Montana.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Montana?
The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Montana?
Community colleges in Montana have approximately 44% minority enrollment, with the majority being American.

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