Montana Best College Rankings
Montana State University ranked first and The University of Montana ranked second in Montana college rankings. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Montana best colleges is $7,647 for Montana residents and $28,102 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 84.36% and the average SAT score is 1,170. The average number of student population is 10,231 and the average student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Montana best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $28,102 and The University of Montana has the highest tuition & fees of $31,622 and Montana State University Billings has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,347.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,986 and The University of Montana has the highest tuition & fees of $35,314 and Montana State University Billings has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,781.
- The average SAT score is 1,170 and Montana State University has the highest SAT score of 1,170 and Montana State University has the lowest score of 1,170.
- The average acceptance rate is 84.36% and Montana State University has the tightest (lowest) rate of 73% and The University of Montana has the loosest (lowest) rate of 95%.
- The average student population is 10,231 and Montana State University has the most students of 16,681 and Montana State University Billings has the fewest students of 4,057.
- The average graduation rate is 43.33% and Montana State University has the highest rate of 56% and Montana State University Billings has the lowest rate of 28%.
Montana Best Colleges Comparison
The below table compares the 3 best colleges in Montana with important academic factors. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column name that you want to sort.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $31,337 | $24,863 | 1,170 | 73.3% | 16,681 | 56% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $31,622 | $35,314 | - | 95.4% | 9,955 | 46% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 | Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | $21,347 | $23,781 | - | - | 4,057 | 28% | 15 to 1 |
| Average | $28,102 | $27,986 | 1,170 | 84.4% | 10,231 | 43% | 17 to 1 |
Montana Colleges by Ranking and School Type