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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	83.3333	0	--	6933	19990	#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 83 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,990
2	Montana Technological University	73.0994	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#2 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 73 % 8.2% 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
3	Rocky Mountain College	72.7273	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#3 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 73 % 6.2% 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
4	Stone Child College	70.5882	0	--	4317	11860	#4 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 71 % 19.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $11,860
5	The University of Montana	70.3822	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#5 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 70 % 2.1% 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
6	Carroll College	66.9291	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#6 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 67 % 7.4% 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
7	Blackfeet Community College	65.4321	0	--	0	22428	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Blackfeet Community College Browning, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 13.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,428
8	Montana State University-Northern	62.963	100	890 – 1,090	9961	45045	#8 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 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 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
9	Montana State University Billings	62.2807	99.47	1,000 – 1,180	15018	39531	#9 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 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 4.2% 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
10	The University of Montana-Western	58.0357	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#10 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 58 % 7.8% 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
11	Salish Kootenai College	57.0248	0	--	6771	28894	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
12	Montana State University	53.3674	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	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 % 0.0% 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
13	University of Providence	49.4949	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	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 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 72% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 1.1% 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

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 % 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

83 % 7.1%

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$6,933

$19,990

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

73 % 8.2%

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

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

73 % 6.2%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

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

71 % 19.5%

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$4,317

$11,860

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

70 % 2.1%

95.9%

1,140 – 1,310

$17,370

$35,729

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

67 % 7.4%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

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

65 % 13.3%

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$22,428

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

63 %

100.0%

890 – 1,090

$9,961

$45,045

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

62 % 4.2%

99.5%

1,000 – 1,180

$15,018

$39,531

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

58 % 7.8%

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

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

57 % 9.4%

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$6,771

$28,894

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

53 % 0.0%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$20,142

$44,757

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

49 % 1.1%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

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