Helena College University of Montana
Helena College University of Montana is a Public, 2-4 years located in Helena, MT. Helena College University of Montana is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Helena College University of Montana is $4,106 for Montana residents and $11,278 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.53% from last year at Helena College UM.
- Total 1,554 students have enrolled in Helena College UM and, of that, 328 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Helena College UM offers 25 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Helena College UM is 33% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Helena College University of Montana is $4,106 for Montana residents and $11,278 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.53% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Montana Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,507 | $9,600 |
| 2022 | $3,477 | $9,570 |
| 2023 | $3,590 | $9,863 |
| 2024 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
| 2025 | $4,106 | $11,278 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Helena College University of Montana offers 29 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Helena College University of Montana at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 15 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 14 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 10 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 42 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 29 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 6 |
Student Population
Total 1,554 students have enrolled to Helena College University of Montana. By gender, there are 660 male and 894 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.74 to 1.
Helena College University of Montana offers online degree/certificate programs and 328 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 34 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 1,187 | 486 | 701 |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 22 | 44 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 173 | 95 | 78 |
| Total | 1,554 | 660 | 894 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana is 33% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $1,783 and 72% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $1,783 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 28 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 79 |