For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 9,388 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 Miles Community College and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon.
Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 96%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MT) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Black
3%
White
4%
Hawaiian
67%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
19%
Top Ranked Montana Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
Private for-profit
434 E. Poindexter Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 988-0888
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 988-0888
| 50 students
Blackfeet Community College
Private not-for-profit
504 S.E. East Boundary
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5441
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-5441
| 297 students
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
| 1,725 students
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
| 2,015 students
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-3700
| 1,185 students
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6900
| 1,468 students
25 Basin Creek Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 496-3711
| 656 students
Little Big Horn College
Public
8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Montana?
There are 13 community colleges serving 9,388 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 Miles Community College and Pima Medical Institute-Dillon.
What is community college diversity score in Montana?
Community colleges in Montana have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Montana?
Community colleges in Montana have approximately 96% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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