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Helena College University of Montana

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Helena, Montana, Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana 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.

Helena College University of Montana 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana is reported to be 41%, 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 student retention rate of 62% at Helena College University of Montana suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,477

Cost of attendance at Helena College University of Montana in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,570

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Helena College University of Montana received on average $4,804 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.

$4,804
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 36 38% $4,634 $166,807
Other Federal Grant 64 68% $3,776 $241,657
State Grant/Scholarships 18 19% $1,723 $31,009
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 30% $1,757 $49,199
Total Grant & Scholarships 67 71% $4,804 $321,865

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Helena College University of Montana 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 Helena College University of Montana students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.8%.

41.0%

  • white 47.2% 51 students
  • Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Service Offerings

Helena College University of Montana provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Helena College University of Montana offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

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)