Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$11,593Average net price / year
33%Graduation rate
$40,738Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,580Median debt at graduation
585Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,146
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,318
- Total cost of attendance
- $15,819
- Books & supplies
- $2,085
- Average net price
- $11,593
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,709
- $30–48k
- $8,148
- $48–75k
- $12,803
- $75–110k
- $15,241
- $110k+
- $15,485
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- First-year retention
- 55%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,317
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,738
- Median debt (graduates)
- $14,580
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 18%
- Students with federal loans
- 17%
Programs: what graduates earn
6 of 23 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | $63,902 | $17,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $46,288 | $12,825 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 42 | $31,290 | $12,000 |
| Computer Programming | 3 | $48,150 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | $42,273 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | $37,700 | $20,429 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 585
- Part-time
- 44%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 76%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 1%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $53,343 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 42%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- www.helenacollege.edu
- Also known as
- Helena College
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 34% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 1% of degrees
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies – 20% of degrees
- Precision Production – 12% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Helena College University of Montana cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,593 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,146 and the full cost of attendance is $15,819.
How much do Helena College University of Montana graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $40,738 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
33% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Helena
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College Helena, MT · Private nonprofit · 1,092 students |
$23,960 | 71% | 69% | $61,772 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.