Great Falls College - Montana State University
Great Falls College - Montana State University is located in Great Falls, Montana. This school was established back in 1969 and it currently serves thousands of students in the area. This community college offers a number of different associate degree programs. There are also many technical certificate opportunities that will help students to advance their careers. It offers programs focusing on everything from dental hygiene to interior design. Students in the area have been relying on this school to provide them with a thorough education for many decades now.
This school is also well known for having a popular and successful nursing program. There is both a practical nursing program and a registered nursing program at this school. The ADN program is a limited enrollment program that only has an intake of 30 students. The curriculum of this program is fully approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing. Students are prepared to have success in their careers as professional nurses at this school. It also gets them ready to take the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam, depending on which program the student is enrolled in.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students1,691 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 4 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1979 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $198/credit | |
| In State Students | $198/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $471/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,910 | $8,910 | $21,195 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $32,970 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $58,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Great Falls College - Montana State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 64% | $4,485 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $3,771 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,695 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,519 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $1,000 |
$8,923
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,216 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,225 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,607 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,014 |
| Over $110,000$13,062 |
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Student Population
1,691
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,195
Women
496
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
80% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Montana state board of nursing.
