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Colleges and universities in Montana

Montana has 27 colleges and universities in our directory (18 public, 5 private nonprofit, 4 for-profit). Together they enroll about 48,681 students. 14 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Billings (4), Great Falls (3), Bozeman (2), Butte (2), Helena (2), Kalispell (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 27 schools

MSU
Public
Students
17,135
Retention
79%
Programs
139
Awards 2024-25
3,796
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingMechanical Engineering +136
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UM
Public
Students
10,811
Retention
75%
Programs
215
Awards 2024-25
3,160
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physical Therapy/TherapistBusiness Administration and ManagementSocial Work +212
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MSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,129
Retention
56%
Programs
67
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceRegistered NursingPsychology, General +64
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FVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,234
Retention
63%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingElectrician +35
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MTU
Public
Students
1,702
Retention
77%
Programs
33
Awards 2024-25
371
CampusOnlineHybrid
Occupational Health and Industrial HygieneRegistered NursingManagement Information Systems and Services, Other +30
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HCU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,554
Retention
55%
Programs
19
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician +16
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GFC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,502
Retention
56%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherDental Hygiene/Hygienist +18
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UM
Public
Students
1,358
Retention
79%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
395
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingEarly Childhood Education and TeachingGeneral Studies +38
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CC
Private nonprofit

Carroll College

Helena, MT

Students
1,156
Retention
82%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
286
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkBiology +52
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RMC
Private nonprofit

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT

Students
1,032
Retention
69%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
249
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physician AssistantAirline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewOccupational Therapy/Therapist +48
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MSU
Public
Admission
Open
Students
966
Retention
64%
Programs
27
CampusOnlineHybrid
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +24
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UP
Private nonprofit

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT

Students
763
Retention
72%
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
283
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMissions/Missionary StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +25
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HCM
Public
Admission
Open
Students
727
Retention
55%
Programs
15
CampusHybrid
LineworkerRadiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerCarpentry +12
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MCC
Public

Miles Community College

Miles City, MT

Admission
Open
Students
710
Retention
63%
Programs
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesRegistered NursingTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +31
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SKC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
671
Retention
82%
Programs
36
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantEarly Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness Administration and Management +33
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FPC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
362
Retention
30%
Programs
30
CampusHybrid
General StudiesSocial WorkAutomobile +27
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DCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
332
Retention
54%
Programs
10
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesWelding TechnologySubstance Abuse/Addiction Counseling +7
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BCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
318
Retention
75%
Programs
20
CampusHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +17
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SCC
Public

Stone Child College

Box Elder, MT

Admission
Open
Students
292
Programs
25
Awards 2024-25
38
CampusHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness/CommerceHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +22
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LBH
Public

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, MT

Admission
Open
Students
262
Retention
52%
Programs
29
CampusHybrid
Construction Trades, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementNatural Resources/Conservation +26
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CDK
Public

Chief Dull Knife College

Lame Deer, MT

Admission
Open
Students
185
Retention
64%
Programs
11
CampusHybrid
General StudiesEarly Childhood Education and TeachingAmerican Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics +8
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MAS
Private for-profit

Montana Academy of Salons

Great Falls, MT

Admission
Open
Students
126
Retention
100%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +3
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ANC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
120
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
20
CampusHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAmerican Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology +14
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AIM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
80
Retention
57%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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