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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Aaniiih Nakoda College	77.7778	72.64	--	10527	51849	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Aaniiih Nakoda College Harlem, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,849
2	Blackfeet Community College	75.4717	74.49	--	4622	59213	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
3	The University of Montana	68.9189	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
4	Rocky Mountain College	68.4783	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
5	Montana Technological University	67.5824	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
6	Montana State University Billings	65.0224	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
7	Montana State University-Northern	62.963	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
8	Salish Kootenai College	62.963	72.88	--	9551	28894	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
9	The University of Montana-Western	62.963	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
10	Carroll College	62.3077	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
11	Stone Child College	59.0909	0	--	6359	50863	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Stone Child College Box Elder, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
12	Montana State University	53.3503	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
13	University of Providence	48.9583	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

78 %

72.6%

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$10,527

$51,849

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

75 %

74.5%

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$4,622

$59,213

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

69 % 0.2%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

68 % 11.6%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$19,173

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

68 % 2.0%

89.9%

1,020 – 1,230

$15,866

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

65 % 0.6%

99.9%

930 – 1,140

$13,252

$39,531

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

63 % 0.7%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

63 % 4.3%

72.9%

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$9,551

$28,894

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

63 % 3.7%

99.5%

890 – 1,090

$15,726

$37,252

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

62 % 6.9%

72.6%

1,110 – 1,310

$26,103

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

59 %

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$6,359

$50,863

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

53 % 1.8%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$18,511

$44,757

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana

49 % 2.1%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

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