Great Falls College Montana State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,947

3.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,589

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,318

40.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.2%

37 Graduates

About

Great Falls College Montana State University is a higher education institution located in Cascade County, MT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Great Falls College Montana State University were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (49 degrees awarded), Dental Hygiene (22 degrees), and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2023, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Falls College Montana State University. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (200 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $2,947, which is $−5,306 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Great Falls College Montana State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 425 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $2,947, which is $5,306 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,589.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Great Falls College Montana State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,947

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University was $2,947. The cost of tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $−5,306 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,589

2023 Value

4.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Great Falls College Montana State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,589. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Great Falls College Montana State University grew by 4.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,432

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Great Falls College Montana State University was of $9,432 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Great Falls College Montana State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.9% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Great Falls College Montana State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 425 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Great Falls College Montana State University had a total enrollment of 1,318 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University is 530 students and the part-time enrollment is 788. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Great Falls College Montana State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 8.95% Two or More Races, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.37% Asian, 0.455% Black or African American, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.9%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Two or More Races Female (6.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,318 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University is 530 and the part-time enrollment is 788. This means that 40.2% of students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Great Falls College Montana State University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Great Falls College Montana State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Great Falls College Montana State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,024 enrolled students
Two or More Races
118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Great Falls College Montana State University is 77.7% White, 8.95% Two or More Races, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.37% Asian, 0.455% Black or African American, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 55 more women than men received degrees from Great Falls College Montana State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Great Falls College Montana State University is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Great Falls College Montana State University is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (49 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Hygiene (22 degrees) and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Great Falls College Montana State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (62 degrees awarded), Health (110 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Registered nurses (1,552,955 people), Accountants & auditors (1,045,941 people), Other managers (902,892 people), Software developers (764,710 people), and Financial managers (541,842 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2023 are Precision Production (62 degrees awarded), Health (110 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Precision Production (62 degrees awarded), Health (110 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,855,406 people), Computer Systems Design (1,098,760 people), Elementary & secondary schools (827,005 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (558,487 people), and Banking & related activities (552,729 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Great Falls College Montana State University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
49 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Great Falls College Montana State University was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Great Falls College Montana State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

149

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University, which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (149).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Great Falls College Montana State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University in Welding Technology, which is 30 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.92 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Great Falls College Montana State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Great Falls College Montana State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
200 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Great Falls College Montana State University is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

0.412% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Falls College Montana State University is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

Great Falls College Montana State University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.3k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 270k (2.39k%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Great Falls College Montana State University had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. Great Falls College Montana State University employs 31 Instructors. Most academics at Great Falls College Montana State University are Female Instructor (20), and Male Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Endowment

$11.3k

2023 Endowment

0.00885%

decline from 2022

Great Falls College Montana State University has an endowment valued at about $11.3k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Great Falls College Montana State University declined 0.00885% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.79M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.93M

2023 Salaries

7.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Great Falls College Montana State University paid a median of $6.93M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 7.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.11% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.89M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Great Falls College Montana State University paid a total of $1.89M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University was Instructor with 31 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University was Female Instructor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Great Falls College Montana State University.

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