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Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

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The six-year graduation rate is generally seen as a more-inclusive measure of overall student success on each campus. Most students will graduate from a four-year college or university within six years or less, so this percentage is generally seen as a representation of the complete graduation rate.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (6 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Carroll College	70	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 70 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
2	Montana State University	57	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 57 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
3	Montana Technological University	57	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 57 % Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
4	The University of Montana	47	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 47 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
5	The University of Montana-Western	47	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 47 % 20.5% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
6	Rocky Mountain College	45	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 45 % 13.5% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
7	University of Providence	40	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 72% first year......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 40 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
8	Salish Kootenai College	33	0	--	6771	28894	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 33 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
9	Montana State University-Northern	28	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 100% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 28 % 20.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
10	Montana State University Billings	26	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Graduation Rate % (6 Year) 26 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

70 % 4.5%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

57 % 5.6%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$20,142

$44,757

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

57 %

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

47 % 4.1%

95.9%

1,140 – 1,310

$17,370

$35,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

47 % 20.5%

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

45 % 13.5%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

40 % 8.1%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

$37,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

33 %

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$6,771

$28,894

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

28 % 20.0%

100.0%

890 – 1,090

$9,961

$45,045

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 6 Year Graduation Rate in Montana

26 % 4.0%

99.5%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

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