Highlands College of Montana Tech

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public, state school in a small town setting in Butte, Montana. Highlands College of Montana Tech was founded in 1969 and enrolls 679 undergrads and no graduate students. Highlands College of Montana Tech offers on-campus housing for up to 452 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Highlands College of Montana Tech! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Highlands College of Montana Tech students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Highlands College of Montana Tech, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Highlands College of Montana Tech has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Highlands College of Montana Tech on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Highlands College of Montana Tech on the Student Life page.

2021 Highlands College of Montana Tech Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	95%
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$5,707
Out-of-State	$20,870
Percent of Need Met	54%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$7,958

Is Highlands College of Montana Tech a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Highlands College of Montana Tech offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Highlands College of Montana Tech

It is not competitive to get into Highlands College of Montana Tech. Highlands College of Montana Tech admitted 95% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 389 applications received in 2021, 368 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Highlands College of Montana Tech

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Highlands College of Montana Tech Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 42% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Highlands College of Montana Tech grads have an average starting salary of $38,545 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Highlands College of Montana Tech

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Highlands College of Montana Tech meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,958 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Highlands College of Montana Tech. Based on this information, how does Highlands College of Montana Tech sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Highlands College of Montana Tech a good school for you?

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Where is Highlands College of Montana Tech?

Highlands College of Montana Tech is located in the small town setting of Butte, Montana.

If you want to see Highlands College of Montana Tech for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 and Interstate 15 to Butte, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bert Mooney.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Highlands College of Montana Tech and Butte are like without leaving home.

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