Most Affordable Colleges in Montana
25 schools ranked by lowest average net price after financial aid. Updated from the latest federal filings.
| # | School | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings 10yr | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Peck Community College Poplar · public | $400 | 32.6% | $14,747 | — |
| 2 | Stone Child College Box Elder · public | $4,424 | 18.4% | $24,555 | — |
| 3 | Blackfeet Community College Browning · private | $5,410 | 14.1% | $22,953 | — |
| 4 | Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts Kalispell · private | $6,744 | 87.6% | $14,047 | — |
| 5 | Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem · public | $7,887 | 21.6% | $30,528 | — |
| 6 | Salish Kootenai College Pablo · public | $7,945 | 55.3% | $32,725 | — |
| 7 | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell · community | $8,099 | 34.0% | $38,520 | — |
| 8 | Little Big Horn College Crow Agency · public | $8,331 | 24.9% | $21,152 | — |
| 9 | Dawson Community College Glendive · community | $9,931 | 36.9% | $41,951 | — |
| 10 | Miles Community College Miles City · community | $10,405 | 51.6% | $42,862 | — |
| 11 | Helena College University of Montana Helena · community | $11,593 | 35.7% | $40,738 | — |
| 12 | Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls · community | $12,468 | 36.9% | $38,034 | — |
| 13 | Montana State University-Northern Havre · public | $12,664 | 38.3% | $49,505 | — |
| 14 | Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer · public | $14,010 | 16.5% | $20,073 | — |
| 15 | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte · community | $14,962 | 32.9% | $54,329 | — |
| 16 | Aveda Institute Montana Billings · private | $15,196 | 74.0% | — | — |
| 17 | Montana Academy of Salons Great Falls · private | $15,935 | 71.1% | $28,841 | — |
| 18 | Montana Technological University Butte · public | $16,481 | 60.4% | $54,329 | 91.0% |
| 19 | Montana State University Billings Billings · public | $16,524 | 35.8% | $44,296 | — |
| 20 | The University of Montana-Western Dillon · public | $16,558 | 56.2% | $43,229 | 99.8% |
| 21 | Academy of Cosmetology Inc Bozeman · private | $16,663 | 83.0% | — | — |
| 22 | The University of Montana Missoula · public | $16,784 | 46.9% | $44,511 | 95.9% |
| 23 | University of Providence Great Falls · private | $17,649 | 62.7% | $48,296 | 50.3% |
| 24 | Rocky Mountain College Billings · private | $19,751 | 49.0% | $49,036 | 69.6% |
| 25 | Montana State University Bozeman · public | $22,499 | 56.0% | $53,263 | 82.1% |
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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act). Updated annually. Rankings reflect the data as reported — not editorial opinion.