Miles Community College

2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Miles Community College promotes student success and lifelong learning through accessible, quality programs and community partnerships.

School Highlights

Miles Community College serves 1,088 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,950
  • Out-state tuition: $7,860
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Miles Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Miles Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & 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
90 staff
90 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Miles Community College has grown by 91% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Miles Community College diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,088 students
878 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
327 students
321 students
# Part-Time Students
761 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
327 students
321 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
761 students
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
178 students
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
10%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
19%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,950 is more than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,860 is less than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,950
$4,139
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,860
$8,788
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,966
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,329
$6,329
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Miles Community College has come a long ways since its inception in 1939. Housed in parts of Custer County High School for 18 years, Miles Community College was Custer County Junior College back then. In 1957, we moved to the old train depot. Around 1967, the American Legion donated the land where Miles Community College sits, and the College began to grow. Although much has changed over the past 65 years, the reasons for coming to Miles Community College have not. Miles Community College offers quality programs. Students who did not graduate from high school can complete their GED on campus or online. MCC offers Associate of Arts and Science degrees with emphases in Elementary Education, Equine Studies, Paraprofessional Educator, Physical Education, Agribusiness, Biofuels, Business, and Pre-Engineering. An Associate of Science in Nursing is offered which train students to become registered nurses. MCC offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in Automotive Technology, Building Technology, Biofuels, Office Technology, Small Business Management, Energy Technology, Equine Studies, Health Information Technology (Coding or Medical Transcription), Information Technology (Graphic and Web Design Option or Networking and PC Maintenance Option), and Radiology Technology (partnership with Montana Tech College of Technology in Butte, MT). Certficate programs are offered in Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Building Technology, Accounting, Customer Relations, Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Business, Marketing and Sales, Health Information Technology (Coding or Transcription Option), Health Information Technology-Front Office Medical Assistant, Heavy Equipment Operations, and Paraprofessional Education. Many of these programs offer internships to help students participate in real, hands-on skills training already being used in the workplace. Also, with a professional-technical two-year degree or a one-year certificate, you can immediately enter the workplace, equipped with the appropriate skills employers want and desperately need. For those who want to go on and earn a four-year degree, we offer two-year transfer programs. After obtaining an Associate of Arts or Science, you can—if you wish—transfer to any of the four-year colleges/universities in Montana or any other postsecondary institution. Many of our students have transferred to universities in Montana, Texas, Washington, Idaho, North and South Dakota, Colorado, Virginia, New York, and many others. Miles Community College offers a variety of options for learners—day and night courses, on-campus and off-campus courses, non-credit or continuing education courses, customized workforce development programming, and online and video conferencing courses in over ten outreach sites through our eastern Montana partners. MCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region IX, consisting of Junior Colleges from Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. MCC also participates in the Mon-Dak Basketball Conference with Junior Colleges from North Dakota and Montana. Athletic programs offered at Miles Community College include: men's baseball, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, cheerleading, golf, and rodeo.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Brett Badgett, Agricultural Educator -
    • Dr. Allan Curtis Anderson, Dentist -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Miles Community College cost?
Miles Community College's tuition is approximately $4,950 for In-State students and $7,860 for Out-State students.
What schools are Miles Community College often compared to?
Miles Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Dawson Community College by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Miles Community College?
Miles Community College famous alumni include: Brett Badgett, Agricultural Educator and Dr. Allan Curtis Anderson, Dentist.
What is Miles Community College's ranking?
Miles Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,950
  • Out-state tuition: $7,860
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Montana is Little Big Horn College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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