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Highlands College of Montana Tech

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 452
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Butte, Montana, Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Highlands College of Montana Tech is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Highlands College of Montana Tech is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Highlands College of Montana Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Highlands College of Montana Tech is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Highlands College of Montana Tech is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Highlands College of Montana Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,590

Cost of attendance at Highlands College of Montana Tech in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $5,724
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,390

Cost of attendance at Highlands College of Montana Tech in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Highlands College of Montana Tech received on average $3,719 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,719
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 36% $4,707 $221,232
Other Federal Grant 102 77% $3,023 $308,378
State Grant/Scholarships 16 12% $886 $14,180
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 47 36% $1,446 $67,948
Total Grant & Scholarships 105 80% $3,719 $390,506

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Highlands College of Montana Tech students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Highlands College of Montana Tech students is 20.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 8.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.7%.

20.3%

  • white 21.2% 25 students
  • unknown 22.2% 2 students

Service Offerings

Highlands College of Montana Tech provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Highlands College of Montana Tech offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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