Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in Montana
Miles Community College ranked first and Flathead Valley Community College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in Montana. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 9 Community Colleges in Montana. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 9 Community Colleges in Montana is $8,393.
- The average number of students is 874 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 34.50% and the transfer-out rate is 17.86%.
Best Montana Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in Montana. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles Community College Miles City, MT | $11,220 | 710 | 62% | 38% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT | $11,659 | 2,234 | 29% | 41% | 15 to 1 |
| 3 | Helena College University of Montana Helena, MT | $11,278 | 1,554 | 33% | 72% | 15 to 1 |
| 4 | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte, MT | $10,948 | 727 | 45% | 70% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 | Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, MT | $12,911 | 1,502 | 34% | 69% | 17 to 1 |
| 6 | Dawson Community College Glendive, MT | $9,810 | 332 | 45% | 93% | 13 to 1 |
| 7 | Fort Peck Community College Poplar, MT | $2,250 | 362 | 17% | 91% | 18 to 1 |
| 8 | Little Big Horn College Crow Agency, MT | $3,200 | 262 | 11% | 54% | 12 to 1 |
| 9 | Chief Dull Knife College Lame Deer, MT | $2,260 | 185 | - | 38% | 13 to 1 |
| Average | $8,393 | 874 | 35% | 63% | 14 to 1 |
Montana Colleges by Ranking and School Type