Great Falls College Montana State University

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Great Falls, Montana, Great Falls College Montana State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Great Falls College Montana State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Great Falls College Montana State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Great Falls College Montana State University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Great Falls College Montana State University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Great Falls College Montana State University is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Great Falls College Montana State University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,450

Cost of attendance at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,824

Cost of attendance at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Great Falls College Montana State University received on average $3,927 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,927

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	52	45%	$4,129	$214,685
Other Federal Grant	96	83%	$3,576	$343,315
State Grant/Scholarships	6	5%	$3,757	$22,542
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	20	17%	$1,343	$26,853
Total Grant & Scholarships	100	87%	$3,927	$392,710

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Great Falls College Montana State University students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Great Falls College Montana State University students is 41.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.6%.

41.7%

white 44.8% 60 students
Mixed Race 27.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Great Falls College Montana State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Great Falls College Montana State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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