2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Providence	1	50.28	850 – 1,140	16598	37734	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 1.0 15.1% 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
2	Rocky Mountain College	0.4113	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.4 52.3% 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
3	Carroll College	0.3045	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 5.2% 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
4	Montana State University	0.2473	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	20142	44757	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 12.7% 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
5	Montana Technological University	0.2345	91.05	1,020 – 1,220	16665	48356	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 4.6% 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
6	The University of Montana	0.2012	95.86	1,140 – 1,310	17370	35729	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 5.3% 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
7	The University of Montana-Western	0.1656	99.78	890 – 1,090	16745	37252	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 56.7% 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

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 Selectivity Index in Montana

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MT

1.0 15.1%

50.3%

850 – 1,140

$16,598

$37,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT

0.4 52.3%

69.6%

970 – 1,180

$20,791

$41,783

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

Carroll CollegeHelena, MT

0.3 5.2%

70.9%

1,070 – 1,290

$25,575

$43,507

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT

0.2 12.7%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$20,142

$44,757

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

Montana Technological UniversityButte, MT

0.2 4.6%

91.1%

1,020 – 1,220

$16,665

$48,356

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

The University of MontanaMissoula, MT

0.2 5.3%

95.9%

1,140 – 1,310

$17,370

$35,729

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Montana

The University of Montana-WesternDillon, MT

0.2 56.7%

99.8%

890 – 1,090

$16,745

$37,252

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University of Providence
Great Falls, MT

1.0
15.1%

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT

0.4
52.3%

Carroll College
Helena, MT

0.3
5.2%

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

0.2
12.7%

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

0.2
4.6%

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

0.2
5.3%

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

0.2
56.7%