Top Rated Montana Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Montana for 2025

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Montana as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2025 as the best public college in Montana is Montana Tech of the University of Montana. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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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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#1 Best Public Universities 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

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#3 Best Colleges 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

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#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

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

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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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#4 Best Public Universities in Montana

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

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