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Best Montana Community Colleges (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 12,634 students in Montana (11 public colleges and 2 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Montana is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Helena College University of Montana, Miles Community College, and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon.
The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Hispanic or American and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.

Top Ranked Montana Community Colleges (2025-26)

College
Location
Quick Facts
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Enrollment: 1,771 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 60% In-state tuition: $3,061 Out-state tuition: $8,357 Minority enrollment: 20%
Miles Community College
Public
2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
Enrollment: 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $4,950 Out-state tuition: $7,860 Minority enrollment: 17%
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
Private for-profit
434 E. Poindexter Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 988-0888
Enrollment: 50 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Blackfeet Community College
Private not-for-profit
504 S.E. East Boundary
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5441
Enrollment: 297 students
Chief Dull Knife College
Public
1 College Drive
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6215
Enrollment: 135 students
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Enrollment: 1,725 student Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $3,907 Out-state tuition: $8,940
Dawson Community College
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Public
300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3396
Enrollment: 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,330 Out-state tuition: $7,850 Minority enrollment: 30%
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Enrollment: 3,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $5,192 Out-state tuition: $10,960 Minority enrollment: 23%
Fort Peck Community College
Public
605 Indian Street
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6300
Enrollment: 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 85%
Full Sail University
Public
2747 Masonic Drive
Park Cit, MT 59063
(453) 565-6564
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Enrollment: 1,886 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,294 Out-state tuition: $9,346 Minority enrollment: 22%
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Enrollment: 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $3,236 Out-state tuition: $8,204 Minority enrollment: 22%
Little Big Horn College
Public
8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
Enrollment: 270 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Overview

This State (MT)
Total Faculty
90 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
878 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
# Full-Time Students
321 students
# Part-Time Students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
321 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
3%
% Black
1%
% White
60%
% Hawaiian
10%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
19%
Diversity Score
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
100%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,139
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,788
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,329
Acceptance Rate
100%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Montana?
There are 13 community colleges serving 12,634 students in Montana.
How much do community colleges cost in Montana?
The average tuition for community colleges in Montana 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 top-ranked community colleges in Montana include Helena College University of Montana, Miles Community College, and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon.
What is community college acceptance rate in Montana?
The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Montana?
Community colleges in Montana have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Montana?
Community colleges in Montana have approximately 40% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or American.

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