The Best Value Montana Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Montana for 2025

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Montana based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2025 as the overall best value college in Montana is Carroll College with a 8 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $26,103 average net price. The highest value public state college is Montana Tech of the University of Montana. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Montana Public Private 4 year

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Carroll College
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Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $26,103net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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Montana Tech of the University of Montana
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Butte, MT
 

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,622enrollment
  • $15,866net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value in Montana

  • 16,960enrollment
  • $18,511net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Value in Montana

  • 10,327enrollment
  • $17,775net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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The University of Montana Western
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Dillon, MT
 

The University of Montana Western

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,458enrollment
  • $15,726net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 890-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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