Great Falls College Montana State University
Tel:
(406) 771-4300
School Highlights
Great Falls College Montana State University serves 1,514 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Top Rankings
Great Falls College Montana State University ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 58% 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 | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 130 staff | 40 staff |
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: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Changing lives – Achieving Dreams: it is more than a tag line supporting the mission, vision, and values of Great Falls College Montana State University (GFC MSU). It is a maxim that has sustained the college through a decade of transformational change and restructuring. GFC MSU is committed to strengthening access to public postsecondary educational opportunities. The College is a shining example of how a commitment to scholarship and achievement and a reliance on data-driven decision-making can create an environment where all can thrive and grow. GFC MSU offers challenging, high-demand programs in the areas of Health Sciences; Business, Trades, and Technology; 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 and serves approximately 2000 students a year. 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Great Falls College Montana State University is Helena College University of Montana (70.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,520 students | 70.80 Mi1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900 70.801,520 - 739 students | 122.00 Mi25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711 122.00739 - 2,351 students | 150.70 Mi777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822 150.702,351 - 1,725 students | 173.00 Mi3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000 173.001,725 - 1,461 students | 223.40 Mi231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-6000 223.401,461
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