The two highest ranked universities in the state are the University of Montana (placed in the 432 to 507 range on the University Review top 500 Colleges Ranking List; 194th in the USA), and the Montana State University ranking is in the 508 to 568 range.
List of Montana Colleges and Universities
| Name | Address | Type | Number of UG Students | In-State Tuition | Out of State Tuition | Acceptance Rate | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, Mt 59625 | Private | 1431 | $29,280 | $29,280 | 53% | 1909 |
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| Montana State University Billings | 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101 | Public | 4465 | $5,780 | $17,342 | 99% | 1927 |
| Montana State University (Bozeman) | Bozeman, Mt 59717 | Public | 13264 | $6,894Ê | $21,296 | 85% | 1893 |
| Montana State University - Northern | 300 13th streeet West, Havre, Mt 59501 | Public | 1132 | $5,480 | $17,312 | 1929 | |
| Rocky Mountain College | 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102 | Private | 988 | $24,530 | $24,530 | 67% | 1878 |
| Salish Kootenai College | 58138 US Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59855 | Public | 1150 | $4,191 | $11,346 | 1977 | |
| University of Providence | 1301 20th Street S, Great Falls, MT 59401 | Private | 891 | $27,456 | $27,456 | 96% | 1932 |
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| Montana Tech | 1300 W. Park Street, Butte, MT 59701 | Public | 2757 | $6,752 | $20,068Ê | 88% | 1893 |
| University of Montana (Missoula) | 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812 | Public | 9787 | $6,330 | $23,146 | 96% | 1893 |
| University of Montana Western | 710 S. Atlantic Street, Dillon, MT 59725 | Public | 1511 | $5,370 | $15,212 | 75% | 1893 |
Size-wise the largest colleges by student body are the Montana State University (13,264 UG students) and the University of Montana (located in Missoula; 9,787 students). While the smallest establishments include Rocky Mountain College (988 students) and the University of Providence (1,046 students).
Cost-wise, of the main public higher education establishments the lowest tuition fees are offered by the University of Montana Western (In-state tuition: $5,370; Out of state fees: $15,212), and Montana State University – Northern (In-state: $5,480; Out of state: $17,312).
Whereas the highest priced public college in the list of Montana colleges are the Montana State University Bozeman ($6,894 In-state tuition fees and $20,068 Out of state fees) and Montana Tech (In-state: $6,752; Out of state: $20,068 ).
Of the private institutions. the lowest priced establishments is the University of Great Falls ($20,960) and, whilst the most expensive is Carroll College ($29,280).
The most selective colleges are Carroll College (53% acceptance rate) and Rocky Mountain College (67%). The oldest college in Montana State is Rocky Mountain College, established in 1878.