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Helena College University of Montana

Helena, MT·Public·641 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 641 students.

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641
Students
$14,455
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$39,600
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Helena College University of Montana is a public institution located in Helena, Montana with approximately 641 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,455 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Helena College - University of Montana is a public community college in Helena, Montana. It was established in 1939 and was previously known as Helena College of Technology of the University of Montana, and the Helena Vocational-Technical Center. The school offers associate degrees in arts, science, and applied science as well as technical proficiency certificates in various fields.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused associate degree without taking on heavy debt — graduates leave with just $9,500 in median debt, which is impressively low. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $39,600 a decade out, so this is a practical stepping stone rather than a path to high earnings, and the small enrollment of 641 students reflects its community college scope. If your goal is a two-year technical credential or a transfer pathway on a tight budget, this school makes real financial sense.

Founded
1939
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing13%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,975
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,687
Avg Net Price
$14,455
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (641 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Helena College University of Montana

1115 N Roberts Street

Helena, MT 59601

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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