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This year at Helena College University of Montana, we project that on average students will pay $11,794, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,607. That’s a difference of $10,814.
| Year | Net in-state price at Helena College University of Montana | In-state sticker price at Helena College University of Montana | Out-of-state sticker price at Helena College University of Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $11,794 | $22,607 | $30,184 |
| 25-26 | $11,531 | $22,105 | $29,476 |
| 24-25 | $11,275 | $21,613 | $28,785 |
| 23-24 | $10,650 | $20,415 | $27,127 |
| 22-23 | $12,930 | $21,407 | $27,680 |
| 21-22 | $11,214 | $19,495 | $25,588 |
| 20-21 | $11,898 | $20,102 | $26,195 |
| 19-20 | $10,727 | $19,226 | $25,187 |
| 18-19 | $12,175 | $19,496 | $25,324 |
| 17-18 | $10,264 | $17,152 | $22,712 |
| 16-17 | $10,224 | $16,907 | $22,207 |
| 15-16 | $10,335 | $16,623 | $21,931 |
| 14-15 | $10,079 | $16,876 | $22,172 |
| 13-14 | $10,318 | $16,624 | $21,920 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Helena College University of Montana this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $17,148, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $9,023. That's a difference of $8,125.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Helena College University of Montana |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $10,752 |
| $30K-$48K | $9,023 |
| $48K-$75K | $14,178 |
| $75K-$110K | $16,878 |
| >$110K | $17,148 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Helena College University of Montana, over the last five years 37% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Helena College University of Montana.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 9% | 31% |
| Asian | 33% | 48% |
| Black | 0% | 35% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 45% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 50% | 25% |
| White | 39% | 51% |
| Multiple races | 26% | 36% |
| Unknown race | 35% | 34% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Helena College University of Montana, about 58% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Helena College University of Montana has 1,965 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 61% of students are female.
And about 74% of students are white.