2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in Montana

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Colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity have students who come from a wider variety of places. Students who are planning to attend colleges outside of their local area may want to find a campus with higher geographical diversity.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Montana State University	15053	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 15,053 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
2	Carroll College	1062	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 1,062 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
3	University of Providence	591	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 591 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
4	Rocky Mountain College	851	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 851 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	The University of Montana	8014	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 8,014 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
6	The University of Montana-Western	1440	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 1,440 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
7	Montana Technological University	1435	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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. Undergraduates 1,435 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
8	Montana State University Billings	3881	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 3,881 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
9	Montana State University-Northern	982	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) 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 Undergraduates 982 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
10	Salish Kootenai College	636	72.88	--	9551	28894	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Undergraduates 636 Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
11	Stone Child College	261	0	--	6359	50863	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Geography) in Montana Stone Child College Box Elder, MT Undergraduates 261 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863