Helena College University of Montana: Review & Facts

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Helena College University of Montana is a small two-year, public school with 1,425 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1939 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Helena, Montana.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Helena College University of Montana.

Majors
Offered

22

Helena College University of Montana follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Nursing, Automotive and Mechanic, and Welding. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Helena College University of Montana is low at 59% (below Montana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

59%

Bad

The graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana is very low - 27%. Roughly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Helena College University of Montana is pretty decent -- 15:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low - around $8,900 a year. The additional fees at Helena College University of Montana (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,000; which makes it a total of $9,900 a year.

Read the details about Helena College University of Montana additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Helena College University of Montana might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Helena College University of Montana is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Helena College University of Montana and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (406) 447-6900 or check Helena College University of Montana Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Helena College University of Montana offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Helena College University of Montana, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Helena College University of Montana.

Based on the college crime numbers, Helena College University of Montana seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Helena College University of Montana Location and Address

Postal Address:
Helena College University of Montana
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, Montana
59601, USA