There are 21 accredited colleges and universities in Montana. They admit an average of 83% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $13,340 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Build a college shortlistSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Montana. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | Helena, MT | 73% |
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | 64% |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | 73% |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | 87% |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | 90% |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 96% |
| Montana Bible College | Billings, MT | 85% |
| The University of Montana-Western | Dillon, MT | 100% |
| Stone Child College | Box Elder, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Harlem, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Chief Dull Knife College | Lame Deer, MT | Open admission (reported) |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Open admission (reported) |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
Universities in Montana with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Child College | Box Elder, MT | $4,424 |
| Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | $5,410 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Harlem, MT | $7,887 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | $7,945 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | $8,099 |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | $8,331 |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | $9,931 |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | $10,405 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | $12,468 |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | $12,664 |
| Chief Dull Knife College | Lame Deer, MT | $14,010 |
| Montana Bible College | Billings, MT | $15,030 |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
There are 21 accredited colleges and universities in Montana in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 83% of applicants and cost about $13,340 per year after aid.
Carroll College is the highest nationally ranked university in Montana. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 21 Montana colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Montana is about $13,340 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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