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Great Falls College Montana State University

2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405

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Great Falls College offers professional certificates, associates degrees, transfer and community education options. Located in Great Falls, Montana

School Highlights

Great Falls College Montana State University serves 1,185 students (37% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,185 students
In-state tuition: $3,294
Out-state tuition: $9,346
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 21%
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 23% over five years.

Great Falls College Montana State University

(MT) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

100 staff

90 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Great Falls College Montana State University has declined by 37% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The Great Falls College Montana State University diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,185 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

442 students

428 students

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# Part-Time Students

743 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

139 students

142 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,185 students

428 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

695 students

386 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

171 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

79%

62%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

26%

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Diversity Score

0.37

0.54

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

1.02%

0.94%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$30,900

$34,700

This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Great Falls College Montana State University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of MT by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,294 is less than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,346 is more than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,294

$4,139

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,346

$8,788

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

89%

88%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,034

$6,329

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Acceptance Rate

100%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Associated Students of GFC MSU (Student Government), Food Pantry / Community Garden, Phi Theta Kappa

Arts and Music Programs:
GFC MSU Community Choir

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Great Falls College offers challenging, high-demand programs in the areas of health sciences; business and accounting; computer technology; trades; and general education and transfer. Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts degree, and the Associate of Science degree along with certificate programs provide students with choices to achieve their educational goals. If your plan is to transfer to a four-year college, you will find numerous courses that will allow you to complete the Montana University System general education core prior to transfer. Daytime, evening and online courses are available to provide you with flexibility in scheduling. The college boasts a dynamic outreach and continuing education program to progressively address workforce training. Short-term seminars and workshops are available throughout the calendar year to provide training to employees striving to strengthen their job skills. Customized training is available to your business, providing educational opportunities specifically tailored to the needs of your staff. The college is located in southeast Great Falls on a beautiful 20-acre campus. The charm of our smaller campus is its friendly environment and the personal interaction in on-site and online classrooms. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States.

Profile last updated: 07/14/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Great Falls College Montana State University cost?

Great Falls College Montana State University's tuition is approximately $3,294 for In-State students and $9,346 for Out-State students.

What is the acceptance rate of Great Falls College Montana State University?

The acceptance rate of Great Falls College Montana State University is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.

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