For the 2023-24 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 8,005 students in Montana (7 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For Montana community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Miles Community College and Highlands College of Montana Tech.
Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 38% (majority Hispanic and American) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MT) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
White
62%
Two or more races
5%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
26%

Top Ranked Montana Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
| 679 students
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
| 1,725 students
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
| 2,049 students
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
| 1,185 students
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
| 1,423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Montana?
There are 7 community colleges serving 8,005 students in Montana.
How much do community colleges cost in Montana?
For Montana community colleges, the average tuition 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 best top ranked community colleges in Montana include Miles Community College and Highlands College of Montana Tech.
What is community college diversity score in Montana?
Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Montana?
Montana community college are approximately 38% minority students (majority Hispanic and American).
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