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Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Montana

Colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Montana10 schools

10 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Montana.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Carroll College

    Helena, MT · Private nonprofit

    #1 in Montana

    • 69% graduate
    • 1,062 undergraduates
  2. 2

    Montana Technological University

    Butte, MT · Public

    #3 in Montana

    • 58% graduate
    • 1,435 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Montana State University

    Bozeman, MT · Public

    #4 in Montana

    • 57% graduate
    • 14,872 undergraduates
  4. 4

    The University of Montana-Western

    Dillon, MT · Public

    #6 in Montana

    • 51% graduate
    • 1,440 undergraduates
  5. 5

    Rocky Mountain College

    Billings, MT · Private nonprofit

    Good: Compass grade B-

    • 48% graduate
    • 794 undergraduates
  6. 6

    The University of Montana

    Missoula, MT · Public

    #5 in Montana

    • 48% graduate
    • 7,570 undergraduates
  7. 7

    Montana State University-Northern

    Havre, MT · Public

    Top 24% for low net price

    • 41% graduate
    • 982 undergraduates
  8. 8

    Montana State University Billings

    Billings, MT · Public

    Solid: Compass grade C+

    • 30% graduate
    • 3,765 undergraduates
  9. 9

    University of Providence

    Great Falls, MT · Private nonprofit

    Good: Compass grade B-

    • 28% graduate
    • 562 undergraduates
  10. 10

    Salish Kootenai College

    Pablo, MT · Public

    Top 10% for low net price

    • 28% graduate
    • 636 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Carroll College$23,960$25,757$61,77269%
Montana Technological University$16,481$18,750$54,32958%
Montana State University$22,499$22,500$53,26357%
The University of Montana-Western$16,558$21,000$43,22951%
Rocky Mountain College$19,751$26,000$49,03648%
The University of Montana$16,784$22,400$44,51148%
Montana State University-Northern$12,664$18,500$49,50541%
Montana State University Billings$16,524$18,209$44,29630%
University of Providence$17,649$18,750$48,29628%
Salish Kootenai College$7,945$12,923$32,72528%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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