Great Falls College Montana State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,752

2021 Average Net Price

$10,427

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,185

37.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.7%

65 Graduates

About

Great Falls College Montana State University is a higher education institution located in Cascade County, MT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Great Falls College Montana State University were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (81 degrees awarded), Dental Hygiene (33 degrees), and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2021, 315 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Falls College Montana State University. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (257 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $2,752, which is $−5,216 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $2,752, which is $−5,216 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,427.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Great Falls College Montana State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,752

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University was $2,752. The cost of tuition at Great Falls College Montana State University is $−5,216 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,427

2021 Value

18.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Great Falls College Montana State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,427. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Great Falls College Montana State University grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,560

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Great Falls College Montana State University was of $7,560 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.56% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Great Falls College Montana State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.7% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Great Falls College Montana State University was 4.38%, which represents 23 out of the 525 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Great Falls College Montana State University had a total enrollment of 1,185 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University is 442 students and the part-time enrollment is 743. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Great Falls College Montana State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 9.2% Two or More Races, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.94% Asian, 0.675% Black or African American, and 0.0844% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Two or More Races Female (8.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,185 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Falls College Montana State University is 442 and the part-time enrollment is 743. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at Great Falls College Montana State University are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Great Falls College Montana State University was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Great Falls College Montana State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Great Falls College Montana State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
921 enrolled students
Two or More Races
109 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Great Falls College Montana State University is 77.7% White, 9.2% Two or More Races, 4.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.94% Asian, 0.675% Black or African American, and 0.0844% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 117 more women than men received degrees from Great Falls College Montana State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Great Falls College Montana State University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Great Falls College Montana State University is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (81 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Hygiene (33 degrees) and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Great Falls College Montana State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (99 degrees), and Health (148 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Registered nurses (1,421,386 people), Accountants & auditors (1,059,695 people), Other managers (821,090 people), Software developers (629,726 people), and Financial managers (487,615 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University in 2021 are Precision Production (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (99 degrees), Health (148 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are Precision Production (44 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (99 degrees), Health (148 degrees), Engineering Technologies (4 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Falls College Montana State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,804,405 people), Computer Systems Design (1,029,445 people), Elementary & secondary schools (796,762 people), Banking & related activities (544,424 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (533,399 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Great Falls College Montana State University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
81 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
33 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Great Falls College Montana State University was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Great Falls College Montana State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

216

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University, which is 0.458 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (216).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Great Falls College Montana State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University in Welding Technology, which is 21 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Great Falls College Montana State University in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.67 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Great Falls College Montana State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Great Falls College Montana State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
257 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Great Falls College Montana State University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0.635% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
174 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Falls College Montana State University is white female (174 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

Great Falls College Montana State University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.3k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.5k (102%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Great Falls College Montana State University had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. Great Falls College Montana State University employs 38 Instructors. Most academics at Great Falls College Montana State University are Female Instructor (24), and Male Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$11.3k

2021 Endowment

0.00885%

decline from 2020

Great Falls College Montana State University has an endowment valued at about $11.3k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Great Falls College Montana State University declined 0.00885% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.28M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Great Falls College Montana State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.53M

2021 Salaries

3.41%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Great Falls College Montana State University paid a median of $6.53M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 3.41% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Great Falls College Montana State University paid a total of $2.15M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University was Instructor with 38 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Great Falls College Montana State University was Female Instructor with 24 employees, and Male Instructor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Great Falls College Montana State University.