Helena College University of Montana

1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601

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Helena College University of Montana Photo #1 - Kayaking on the Missouri River

Helena College University of Montana Photo #2 - The Donaldson Campus houses the Nursing, Accounting & Business, Fire & Rescue, Pre-pharmacy, and General Education programs.

Helena College University of Montana Photo #3 - The Airport Campus is home to the Aviation Maintenance Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer Aided Manufacturing Technology, Metals Technology and Welding Programs.

Helena College University of Montana Photo #4 - Instructors who care about your academic success.

School Highlights

Helena College University of Montana serves 1,423 students (30% 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 10% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,423 students
In-state tuition: $3,061
Out-state tuition: $8,357
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Helena College University of Montana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 56% over five years.

Helena College University of Montana

(MT) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

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

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

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

116 staff

90 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Helena College University of Montana has declined by 5% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.

The Helena College University of Montana diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,423 students

1,171 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

428 students

# Part-Time Students

995 students

743 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

108 students

178 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

428 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

995 students

379 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

140 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

90%

63%

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% Two or more races

n/a

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

27%

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Diversity Score

0.19

0.53

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

1.17%

0.94%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,061 is less than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,357 is less than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,061

$4,139

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,357

$8,788

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Tuition Notes

Based on 15 credits

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

70%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,000

$11,966

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,000

$6,329

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Helena College is a vibrant and growing center for higher learning, offering technical proficiency certificates, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Science degrees, as well as study toward upper-level and graduate-level programs in cooperation with other Montana University System institutions. Helena College also offer the opportunity to obtain a bachelor degree without leaving Helena through online and onsite courses delivered through articulation agreements with other Montana universities. We are a comprehensive institution of higher education; we are meeting this charge by expanding our educational offerings and services in the technical, professional, pre-professional, general education and transfer areas.

Profile last updated: 03/26/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Helena College University of Montana cost?

Helena College University of Montana's tuition is approximately $3,061 for In-State students and $8,357 for Out-State students.

What is Helena College University of Montana's ranking?

Helena College University of Montana ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,423 students
In-state tuition: $3,061
Out-state tuition: $8,357
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Montana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Montana is Dawson Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.