Most Selective Colleges in Montana
Ranked by acceptance rate (7 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Providence Great Falls, MT · Private nonprofit | 50% | $17,649 | $48,296 |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT · Private nonprofit | 70% | $19,751 | $49,036 |
| 3 | Carroll College Helena, MT · Private nonprofit | 71% | $23,960 | $61,772 |
| 4 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT · Public | 82% | $22,499 | $53,263 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT · Public | 91% | $16,481 | $54,329 |
| 6 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT · Public | 96% | $16,784 | $44,511 |
| 7 | The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT · Public | 100% | $16,558 | $43,229 |