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Miles Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 178
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Miles City, Montana, Miles Community College 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 Miles Community College 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.

Miles Community College 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 12-to-1, Miles Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Miles Community College is reported to be 43%, 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 student retention rate of 66% at Miles Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,090

Cost of attendance at Miles Community College 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

$9,840

Cost of attendance at Miles Community College 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, 73 of freshman students at Miles Community College received on average $5,837 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.

$5,837
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 39% $4,931 $231,766
Other Federal Grant 47 39% $5,173 $243,141
State Grant/Scholarships 6 5% $683 $4,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 58 48% $4,594 $266,427
Total Grant & Scholarships 88 73% $5,837 $513,668

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miles Community College 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 Miles Community College students is 43.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.8%.

43.2%

  • African American 50.0% 2 students
  • white 46.7% 43 students
  • hawaiian 42.9% 3 students
  • International Students 15.4% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Miles Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Miles Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

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)