by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Helena College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Helena College measures up.
Helena College is ranked #1,460 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Montana, it ranks #14 of 23 for value.
Below is the detailed Helena College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Helena College University of Montana is ranked #14 out of #23 in Montana for quality and #14 out of #23 for Montana value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Helena College financial aid page to be sure.
Helena College University of Montana is ranked #1,460 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Helena College University of Montana is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Helena College costs about $13,839. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,358 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,585 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,593 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,839 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,358 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Helena College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Helena College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $66,340 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,358 | #1,460 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,372 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $66,340 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,358 | #14 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,372 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Helena College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,410 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,870 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,613 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,275 |
| Over $110K | $17,493 |
About 55% of Helena College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $1,783 per year. Get more details on the Helena College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Helena College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.