Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Montana by Acceptance Rate 2026
University of Providence leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 50.3%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Montana colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $16,481
- Top earnings 10y
- $61,772
- Public / Private
- 4 / 3
University of Providence
C- Acceptance
- 50.3%
- Net price
- $17,649
- Earnings 10y
- $48,296
- Acceptance
- 50.3%
Rocky Mountain College
C- Acceptance
- 69.6%
- Net price
- $19,751
- Earnings 10y
- $49,036
- Acceptance
- 69.6%
Carroll College
C- Acceptance
- 70.9%
- Net price
- $23,960
- Earnings 10y
- $61,772
- Acceptance
- 70.9%
Montana State University
C- Acceptance
- 82.1%
- Net price
- $22,499
- Earnings 10y
- $53,263
- Acceptance
- 82.1%
Montana Technological University
B- Acceptance
- 91.1%
- Net price
- $16,481
- Earnings 10y
- $54,329
- Acceptance
- 91.1%
The University of Montana
C- Acceptance
- 95.9%
- Net price
- $16,784
- Earnings 10y
- $44,511
- Acceptance
- 95.9%
The University of Montana-Western
C- Acceptance
- 99.8%
- Net price
- $16,558
- Earnings 10y
- $43,229
- Acceptance
- 99.8%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Montana colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.69 (4 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Providence in Great Falls, MT tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 50.3%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Montana colleges are in this list?
7 Montana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.