Colleges near Butte, Montana
Butte is a city in Montana. According to Census data, the population is 34,207 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Butte, Montana. In addition, there is 1 college located within 30 miles from Butte.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Butte, Montana is $6,208 for Montana residents and $16,664 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 91.05% and the average SAT score is 1,165. A total of 2,442 students enrolled in schools in Butte, Montana, of which 230 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Butte, Montana
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Butte, Montana ordered by distance from Butte. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Butte | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte, MT Public, 2-4 years valid | 7.54 miles | $10,948 | 727 | 45% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Montana Technological University Butte, MT Public, 4 years four-years | 8.99 miles | $26,094 | 1,702 | 58% | 14 to 1 | $22,493 | 91.1% | 1,165 |
| Average | - | $16,664 | 2,442 | 62% | 14 to 1 | $22,493 | 91.1% | 1,165 |