Helena College University of Montana

Public two-year college in Helena, MT that costs an average of $13,085 a year after financial aid and graduates 42% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,085
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,083

PublicSmall city585 undergraduates

Cost of Helena College University of Montana

Total cost of attendance (per year)$17,923
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,547
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,719
Books and supplies$2,115
Average net price after aid$13,085

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,866
$30,001–48,000$10,550
$48,001–75,000$13,824
$75,001–110,000$14,043
$110,001+$17,923

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate42%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,464
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,083
Rank in Montana (earnings)2nd of 11 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$13,882
Typical monthly loan payment$158 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans14%

Majors and programs at Helena College University of Montana

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

Certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services14——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations16——
Fire Protection12——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Legal Support Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities76—$13,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants23——
Precision Metal Working46——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians62——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing60$63,955$16,125
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians41$49,572—
Accounting and Related Services21$48,943—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities81$41,071$14,750
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1——
Computer Programming8——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations6——
Fire Protection14——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs1——
Precision Metal Working22——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Salish Kootenai CollegePablo$2,049—$39,194
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls$11,016—$41,381
Miles Community CollegeMiles City$10,635—$50,208
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell$9,911—$41,547
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 Helena College University of Montana

TypePublic two-year college
LocationHelena, MT
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates585
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitehelenacollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Helena College University of Montana cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $17,923 a year (tuition and fees: $4,547 in-state, $11,719 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,085 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,866.

How much do Helena College University of Montana graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,083 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 11 similar colleges in Montana.

What is Helena College University of Montana's graduation rate?

42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.