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$3,904Tuition
828Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,034Earnings
#9 in MontanaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,904
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,229
Average Net Price
$10,632
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,408
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Loan Repayment Rate
46.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
29.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,808
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,042
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,288
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,341
$110,001+ $14,341

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Cost Overview

Families at Great Falls College pay an average of $10,632 annually after financial aid. The actual cost varies dramatically by income, from $8,808 for families earning under $30,000 to $14,341 for those making over $110,000. Over two years, students can expect total costs ranging from $17,616 to $28,682.

The college serves Montana's working-class families well, with 96% of students coming from in-state. Women make up 74% of enrollment, reflecting the school's strength in healthcare and technical programs that appeal to career-changing adults. Only 29% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable for graduates entering Montana's workforce. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $38,034.

Low-income Montana families get the strongest value here. The combination of affordable tuition, minimal debt, and practical training for local jobs makes this an accessible path to middle-class careers without the burden of crushing student loans.

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