Great Falls College Montana State University

Public two-year college in Great Falls, MT that costs an average of $11,016 a year after financial aid and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,016
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,381

PublicSmall city894 undergraduates

Cost of Great Falls College Montana State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,989
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,144
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$13,026
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$11,016

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,045
$30,001–48,000$10,031
$48,001–75,000$9,810
$75,001–110,000$13,528
$110,001+$14,681

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Great Falls College Montana State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention56%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,973
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,381
Rank in Montana (earnings)5th of 11 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,250
Typical monthly loan payment$162 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans25%

Majors and programs at Great Falls College Montana State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants23$45,458—
Precision Metal Working106$42,239—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services7——
Computer Systems Analysis———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions8——
Health and Medical Administrative Services14——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians4——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14——

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing49$83,413$25,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions42$68,395$13,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions53$52,635$11,906
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services15$45,090—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities111$21,546$16,392
Accounting and Related Services26——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming5——
Computer Systems Analysis6——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5——
Health and Medical Administrative Services18——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions8——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Precision Metal Working26——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell$9,911—$41,547
Helena College University of MontanaHelena$13,085—$44,083
Salish Kootenai CollegePablo$2,049—$39,194
Miles Community CollegeMiles City$10,635—$50,208
Fort Peck Community CollegePoplar$1,049—$32,022
Little Big Horn CollegeCrow Agency$6,556—$27,757
Stone Child CollegeBox Elder$1,864——
Dawson Community CollegeGlendive$7,988—$41,614

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About Great Falls College Montana State University

TypePublic two-year college
LocationGreat Falls, MT
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates894
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitegfcmsu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Great Falls College Montana State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,989 a year (tuition and fees: $4,144 in-state, $13,026 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,016 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,045.

How much do Great Falls College Montana State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,381 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 11 similar colleges in Montana.

What is Great Falls College Montana State University's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.