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Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls College Montana State University is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Great Falls, MT. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,338 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,192 and it offers 8 programs(3 online programs). By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate, 6 2-years certificate, and 16 associate programs.
Last year, a total of 315 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Great Falls College Montana State University.
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Great Falls College Montana State University is $11,338 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Great Falls College Montana State University offers the alternative tuition plans .
80% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,779 (exclude student loans).
Great Falls College Montana Stat 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,338
Average Financial Amount$3,779

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Great Falls College Montana State University offers 8 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 315 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Great Falls College Montana State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2117
2 Years Certificate6275
Total83315

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 17 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 75 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 223 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✔ (1 completers) 0 completers-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst✔0-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 17 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕17-
Total17
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician✕4-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] ✔ (1 completers) 18 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)✔18-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 21 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕21-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✔ 32 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant✕8-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician✔10-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕14-
Total75
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✔ (1 completers) 9 completers-
Information Technology✕1-
Computer Programming/Programmer✕5-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst✔1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕2-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician✕0-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician✕0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] ✔ (1 completers) 81 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)✔81-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✔ (1 completers) 116 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist✕33-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator✔10-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant✕9-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)✕12-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist✕6-
Surgical Technology/Technologist✕20-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse✕26-
Business [+] ✔ 11 completers-
Accounting✔11-
Total223

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 1,192 students are attending at Great Falls College Montana State University. There are 39 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 61 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 106 (full-time) and 66 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Great Falls College Montana State University is 42% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 55% at the school.
Great Falls College Montana Stat 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population1,192
Graduation Rate42%
Number of Faculty100
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

Student Population at Great Falls College Montana Stat

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,185 students enrolled into Great Falls College Montana State University. By gender, 337 male and 848 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Great Falls College Montana State University.
Student Population By Gender
Great Falls College Montana State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,185337848
Full-time442144298
Part-tme743193550
There are 921 White (77.72%), 8 Black/African American (0.68%), 58 Hispanic (4.89%), 23 Asian (1.94%), and 232 students with other races attending Great Falls College Montana State University.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Great Falls College Montana State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,185337848
American Indian/Native American43637
Asian23617
Black/African American835
Hispanic582038
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White921267654
Two More1093475
Un-Known22121
Non-resident Alien000
Great Falls College Montana State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
499 students (42.11% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 270 students (22.78% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Great Falls College Montana State University.
Distance Learning Student Population at Great Falls College Montana State University
Number of Students
Total1,185
Enrolled Online Exclusively499
Enrolled Some Online Courses270
Not in Online Courses416
By age range, at Great Falls College Montana State University, 247 students are aged 20 to 24 (20.84% of total students), 540 students are aged below 20 (45.57%), 19 students are aged above 50 (2.70%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Great Falls College Montana State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,185337848
Under 18359119240
Age 18-1918172109
Age 20-211243094
Age 22-241233192
Age 25-2914736111
Age 30-341132489
Age 35-39651154
Age 40-49541044
Age 50-6416412
Over 64303

Directory and Accreditation Information

Great Falls College Montana State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (12/1/1979 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Great Falls College Montana State University.
2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT
406-268-3700
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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