Best Colleges in Montana

A mountainous Western state, Montana is often referred to as “Big Sky Country,” but it has no official nickname. The largest landlocked state in the US has two public university systems, the Montana State University System and the University of Montana System. There are a handful of private schools and tribal community colleges in Montana, as well. The oldest in the state is the College of Montana, which merged with Rocky Mountain College, the most selective institution in The Treasure State. Top industries in Montana include agriculture, travel, and timber, but the fastest growing is tourism. With Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Helena, The World Museum of Mining, and Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park all within its borders, there’s a lot to attract out-of-staters.

How Were the Top Schools in Montana Chosen?

Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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Established in 1978, Fort Peck Community College is a tribal, 2-year institution located in Poplar, Montana. The college offers eight certificate programs and 15 associate’s degree programs, including options for terminal degrees as well as degrees...

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Situated on the Crow Indian Reservation, Little Big Horn College is a tribal college in south central Montana. Committed to the preservation of Crow culture and language, Little Big Horn offers eight associate degree programs including Crow Studies...

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Established in 1984, Stone Child College is a public, tribal institution located in Box Elder, Montana. SCC offers nearly 20 associate’s degree programs, a bachelor’s degree program in Elementary Education, and six career-oriented certificate...

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Montana Bible College is a Christian institution in southwest Montana with an emphasis on training students for rural and small town ministry. MBC offers a bachelor’s degree program in Biblical Studies with six concentrations in theological subjects...