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Montana State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Montana. On geographic diversity, it scores 49.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 24 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Montana, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 24 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Montana State University tops our 2026 ranking of the most geographically diverse colleges in Montana. On geographic diversity, it scores 49.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 33.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
A rank of #2 makes Rocky Mountain College one of the most geographically diverse colleges in Montana. On geographic diversity, it scores 42.5 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.6, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
University of Providence came in at #3 on this year's Most Geographically Diverse Colleges ranking in Montana. On geographic diversity, it scores 40.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.9, alongside a 90.6 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at The University of Montana, which ranked #4 this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 38.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 54.8, and gender diversity 97.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at Carroll College, which ranked #5 this year. It scores 35.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.5, alongside a 98.2 gender-diversity score.
Dawson Community College earned the #6 position in Montana. The school's geographic diversity score is 25.4 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.9, and gender diversity 100.0.
The University of Montana-Western ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The University of Montana-Western scores 23.2 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 48.9, with a gender-diversity score of 91.3.
Miles Community College landed the #8 spot in Montana this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 21.6 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 33.9, with a gender-diversity score of 90.0.
Montana Technological University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. The school's geographic diversity score is 21.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 41.1, and gender diversity 95.4.
Montana State University-Northern landed the #10 spot in Montana this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 19.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 51.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
Highlands College of Montana Tech landed the #11 spot in Montana this year. The school's geographic diversity score is 16.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 31.6, and gender diversity 99.2.
Montana State University Billings ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. Montana State University Billings scores 13.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.0, alongside a 94.4 gender-diversity score.
Salish Kootenai College earned the #13 position in Montana. It scores 10.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 43.7, alongside a 89.7 gender-diversity score.
Aveda Institute Montana came in at #14 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 6.6 out of 100.
Flathead Valley Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 4.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 40.0, alongside a 98.7 gender-diversity score.
Helena College University of Montana landed the #16 spot in Montana this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 3.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 42.1, with a gender-diversity score of 96.5.
Great Falls College Montana State University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. On geographic diversity, it scores 2.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.4, and gender diversity 87.5.
Stone Child College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 12.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.3.
Montana Academy of Salons landed the #19 spot in Montana this year. It scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 51.7, and gender diversity 41.3.
Blackfeet Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 10.1, and gender diversity 87.4.
Chief Dull Knife College earned the #21 position in Montana. Chief Dull Knife College scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 12.5, with a gender-diversity score of 86.5.
Fort Peck Community College placed #22 among the most geographically diverse colleges in Montana. Fort Peck Community College scores 0.0 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 30.2, with a gender-diversity score of 92.2.
Little Big Horn College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 0.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 3.8, alongside a 92.4 gender-diversity score.
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 0.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 28.1, and gender diversity 17.9.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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