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 (2026).
The community college with the highest tuition in Montana is Flathead Valley Community College, with a tuition of $8,076.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Helena College University of Montana, with a tuition of $5,709 (average of in-state and out-of-state tuition).
Tuition Cost Range: $5,709
$8,076
Avg. Tuition Cost: $6,463
Montana Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2026)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $5,709
($3,061 in-state
$8,357 out-state)
$8,357 out-state)
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $5,720
($3,236 in-state
$8,204 out-state)
$8,204 out-state)
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $6,320
($3,294 in-state
$9,346 out-state)
$9,346 out-state)
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Rank: #44.
Miles Community College
Public
Tuition: $6,405
($4,950 in-state
$7,860 out-state)
$7,860 out-state)
2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
Rank: #55.
Tuition: $6,424
($3,907 in-state
$8,940 out-state)
$8,940 out-state)
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Rank: #66.
Dawson Community College ![Dawson Community College Photo]( "Dawson Community College Photo")
Public
Tuition: $6,590
($5,330 in-state
$7,850 out-state)
$7,850 out-state)
300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3396
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3396
Rank: #77.
Tuition: $8,076
($5,192 in-state
$10,960 out-state)
$10,960 out-state)
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in Montana?
The average tuition in Montana is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students (2026)
What are the most expensive community college in Montana?
The most expensive community college in Montana include Helena College University of Montana, Highlands College of Montana Tech and Great Falls College Montana State University.
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