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This year at Highlands College of Montana Tech, we project that on average students will pay $12,464, while the advertised price of attendance is $21,969. That’s a difference of $9,505.
| Year | Net in-state price at Highlands College of Montana Tech | In-state sticker price at Highlands College of Montana Tech | Out-of-state sticker price at Highlands College of Montana Tech |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $12,464 | $21,969 | $28,657 |
| 24-25 | $12,133 | $21,386 | $27,923 |
| 23-24 | $11,811 | $20,818 | $27,208 |
| 22-23 | $11,206 | $19,752 | $25,722 |
| 21-22 | $14,906 | $19,942 | $25,742 |
| 20-21 | $13,003 | $19,196 | $24,996 |
| 19-20 | $12,085 | $18,940 | $24,740 |
| 18-19 | $9,746 | $18,760 | $24,562 |
| 17-18 | $10,021 | $17,150 | $22,773 |
| 16-17 | $8,963 | $16,681 | $21,951 |
| 15-16 | $9,507 | $16,323 | $21,440 |
| 14-15 | $8,522 | $15,884 | $20,852 |
| 13-14 | $8,728 | $15,486 | $20,453 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Highlands College of Montana Tech this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $17,930, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $9,942. That's a difference of $7,988.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Highlands College of Montana Tech |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $9,942 |
| $30K-$48K | $11,612 |
| $48K-$75K | $13,597 |
| $75K-$110K | $17,930 |
| >$110K | $17,234 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Highlands College of Montana Tech, over the last five years 25% 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 Highlands College of Montana Tech.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Highlands College of Montana Tech | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 9% | 24% |
| Asian | 0% | 38% |
| Black | 20% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 21% | |
| White | 26% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 50% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 30% | 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 Highlands College of Montana Tech, about 59% 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. Highlands College of Montana Tech has 906 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 54% of students are male.
And about 86% of students are white.