Colleges and universities in Montana
Montana is home to 29 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 48,681 students in total.
Of these, 18 are public and 11 private. The largest by enrollment include Montana State, University of Montana, and MSUB. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 48% and the median average net price is $12,664.
How the 29 institutions in Montana break down
Control and level come from IPEDS institutional characteristics. Pick a tile to see just that slice of the list.
1 institution has no reported level in IPEDS; they stay in the full list but not in the level slices.
11 institutionsPrivate · of 29
Academy of Cosmetology Inc
Bozeman, Montana
Aveda Institute Montana
Billings, Montana
Blackfeet Community College
Browning, Montana
Butte Academy of Beauty Culture
Butte, Montana
Carroll College
Helena, Montana
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
Kalispell, Montana
Montana Academy of Salons
Great Falls, Montana
Montana Bible College
Billings, Montana
Pima Medical Institute - Dillon
Dillon, Montana
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, Montana
University of Providence
Great Falls, Montana
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Montana?
- Montana has 29 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 48,681 students.
- What are the largest universities in Montana?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Montana are Montana State, University of Montana, MSUB, FVCC, and Montana Technological.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Montana?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 48%, and the median average net price is $12,664. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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