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This year at Great Falls College Montana State University, we project that on average students will pay $11,420, while the advertised price of attendance is $21,714. That’s a difference of $10,294.
| Year | Net in-state price at Great Falls College Montana State University | In-state sticker price at Great Falls College Montana State University | Out-of-state sticker price at Great Falls College Montana State University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $11,420 | $21,714 | $30,484 |
| 24-25 | $11,105 | $21,114 | $29,658 |
| 23-24 | $10,798 | $20,530 | $28,855 |
| 22-23 | $9,589 | $18,232 | $26,038 |
| 21-22 | $9,166 | $17,086 | $24,460 |
| 20-21 | $10,427 | $16,148 | $23,040 |
| 19-20 | $8,793 | $15,766 | $22,658 |
| 18-19 | $7,991 | $15,608 | $22,500 |
| 17-18 | $8,901 | $15,397 | $21,961 |
| 16-17 | $8,923 | $15,198 | $21,450 |
| 15-16 | $9,177 | $15,198 | $21,450 |
| 14-15 | $8,765 | $15,162 | $21,414 |
| 13-14 | $8,654 | $15,081 | $21,333 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Great Falls College Montana State University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $17,080, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $10,490. That's a difference of $6,590.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Great Falls College Montana State University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $10,490 |
| $30K-$48K | $10,769 |
| $48K-$75K | $14,635 |
| $75K-$110K | $17,080 |
| >$110K | $17,080 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Great Falls College Montana State University, over the last five years 31% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Great Falls College Montana State University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Great Falls College Montana State University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 26% | 24% |
| Asian | 13% | 38% |
| Black | 25% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 33% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 24% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 13% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Great Falls College Montana State University, about 58% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Great Falls College Montana State University has 1,886 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 70% of students are female.
And about 78% of students are white.