Best Montana Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 8,005 students in Montana (8 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 Highlands College of Montana Tech and Miles Community College.
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%
MT All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Montana Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
| 679 students
Miles Community College
Public
2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
| 567 students
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
| 1,725 students
Dawson Community College
Dawson Community College Photo
Public
300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3396
| 377 students
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
| 2,049 students
Full Sail University
Public
2747 Masonic Drive
Park Cit, MT 59063
(453) 565-6564
| 0 students
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
| 1,185 students
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
| 1,423 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Montana?
There are 8 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 Highlands College of Montana Tech and Miles Community College.
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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