by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 27 schools ranked on economic diversity in Montana, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual analyzed 27 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Here are the top-ranked colleges:
Great Falls College Montana State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most economically diverse colleges in Montana. Great Falls College Montana State University scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, with a gender-diversity score of 87.5.
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts came in at #2 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Montana. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 28.1, and gender diversity 17.9.
You'll find a welcoming community at Blackfeet Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Blackfeet Community College scores 99.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 10.1, alongside a 87.4 gender-diversity score.
Dawson Community College earned the #4 place in Montana. It scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 46.9, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
A rank of #5 makes Helena College University of Montana one of the most economically diverse colleges in Montana. Helena College University of Montana scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.1, alongside a 96.5 gender-diversity score.
Little Big Horn College placed #6 among the most economically diverse colleges in Montana. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 3.8, and gender diversity 92.4.
Montana State University-Northern ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.5, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Miles Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. It scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.9, alongside a 90.0 gender-diversity score.
Aveda Institute Montana ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Aveda Institute Montana scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity.
The University of Montana-Western ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 95.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 48.9, with a gender-diversity score of 91.3.
Stone Child College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Stone Child College scores 93.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 12.6, and gender diversity 95.3.
Montana State University Billings came in at #12 in this year's ranking. On economic diversity, it scores 93.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.0, with a gender-diversity score of 94.4.
Flathead Valley Community College earned the #13 position in Montana. It scores 93.4 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.0, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Montana Academy of Salons ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 92.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.7, and gender diversity 41.3.
Chief Dull Knife College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 92.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 12.5, with a gender-diversity score of 86.5.
Salish Kootenai College earned the #16 position in Montana. It scores 92.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.7, with a gender-diversity score of 89.7.
University of Providence ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. University of Providence scores 91.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.6.
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon placed #18 among the most economically diverse colleges in Montana. The school's economic diversity score is 90.4 out of 100.
Rocky Mountain College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 89.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.6, and gender diversity 99.4.
The University of Montana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.8, with a gender-diversity score of 97.1.
Highlands College of Montana Tech landed the #21 spot in Montana this year. The school's economic diversity score is 84.2 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
Fort Peck Community College landed the #22 spot in Montana this year. Fort Peck Community College scores 81.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 30.2, and gender diversity 92.2.
Academy of Cosmetology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 79.5 out of 100.
Montana Technological University earned the #24 position in Montana. On economic diversity, it scores 79.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 41.1, and gender diversity 95.4.
Aaniiih Nakoda College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 76.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 23.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
These colleges rounded out the top of the list:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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