by our College Data Analytics TeamGreat Falls College Montana State University is a public institution in Great Falls, Montana enrolling 894 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 34%, near the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,386 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 46%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Great Falls College Montana State University ranks #2,386 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 46%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
College Factual ranked Great Falls College MSU as #2,386 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Great Falls College MSU also holds the #14 spot on the Best Colleges in Montana ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at Great Falls College Montana State University is about average at 17 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Great Falls College Montana State University is 41%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Great Falls College Montana State University this rate is 56%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full-time students who get their bachelor’s degree within four years. At Great Falls College MSU this rate is 34%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 33.3%.
During the most recent academic year, there were 894 undergraduates at Great Falls College MSU.
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The overall average net price of Great Falls College MSU is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,675 | $10,624 | $11,778 | $16,535 | $16,664 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Great Falls College MSU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Great Falls College MSU, approximately 30% of students took out student loans averaging $6,221 a year. That adds up to $24,884 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Great Falls College Montana State University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Great Falls C Montana State U with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $38,034 in their early years. This is about 23% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Great Falls College Montana State University make the most money.
Great Falls College Montana State University is an public institution located in Great Falls, Montana. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Great Falls College Montana State University.
Contact details for Great Falls C Montana State U can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405 |
| Phone: | 4062683700 |
| Website: | www.gfcmsu.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 8 majors graduated from Great Falls College Montana State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 304 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 76 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 62 | NA |
| Dental Support Services | 29 | NA |
| Nursing | 21 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 17 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 13 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 | NA |
| Veterinary Administrative Services. | 10 | NA |
921 students took at least one online class at Great Falls College Montana State University.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at Great Falls College Montana State University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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