Helena College - University of Montana
The Helena College - University of Montana is located in Helena, Montana. This two-year college was established back in 1939. It has gone through many name changes over the years but has always continued to provide students with robust educational opportunities. The college currently serves around 1,500 students. The school has many degrees and technical certificate programs that are focused on providing students with job-based skills. The Helena College University of Montana has built up a reputation as a great option for students who wish to advance their career prospects.
The college has a renowned nursing program that many students want to become a part of. The school offers a practical nursing program for existing CNA's. There is also a traditional associate degree in nursing program. Students who have already obtained the LPN license can seek out the LPN to RN bridge program. This school has maintained a very high rate of success for all NCLEX licensure exams. Students are given a complete education that prepares them for the difficult job of nursing. The RN program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students1,422 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 7 | 22 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 06/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2011 - 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 | $83/credit | |
In State Students | $83/credit | |
Out of State Students | $265/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 | $3,735 | $3,735 | $11,925 |
ADN | 70 | $5,810 | $5,810 | $18,550 |
BSN | 125 | $10,375 | $10,375 | $33,125 |
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, 76% of Helena College - University of Montana's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,123 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $321 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,457 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $2,188 |
Federal Student Loans | 42% | $5,428 |
Private Loans | 1% | $3,125 |
$10,224
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,700 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,555 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,772 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,295 |
Over $110,000$14,529 |
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Student Population
1,422
Undergrads
0
Graduates
796
Women
626
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
88% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Black/African American |
0% |
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.