Helena College University of Montana
Helena College University of Montana is a Public, 2-4 years located in Helena, MT. Helena College University of Montana is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Helena College University of Montana is $3,975 for Montana residents and $10,687 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 8.35% from last year at Helena College UM.
- Total 1,423 students have enrolled in Helena College UM and, of that, 286 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Helena College UM offers 29 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Helena College UM is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Helena College University of Montana is $3,975 for Montana residents and $10,687 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 8.35% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Montana Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,455 | $9,416 |
| 2021 | $3,507 | $9,600 |
| 2022 | $3,477 | $9,570 |
| 2023 | $3,590 | $9,863 |
| 2024 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Helena College University of Montana offers 31 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Helena College University of Montana at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 15 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 3 |
| Total | 31 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 17 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 28 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 6 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 4 |
Student Population
Total 1,423 students have enrolled to Helena College University of Montana. By gender, there are 592 male and 831 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.71 to 1.
Helena College University of Montana offers online degree/certificate programs and 286 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 20 | 32 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,155 | 459 | 696 |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 33 | 38 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 113 | 62 | 51 |
| Total | 1,423 | 592 | 831 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana is 32% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $2,148 and 96% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,148 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 30 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 71 |