Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Montana
9 accredited institutions in Montana offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
9
Colleges
849
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Montana
1
PublicBachelor's
The University of Montana
Missoula
387
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,736
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University
Bozeman
357
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,056
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University Billings
Billings
33
Graduates/yr
$4,805
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell
27
Graduates/yr
$4,768
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University-Northern
Havre
15
Graduates/yr
$4,496
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon
12
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$4,845
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carroll College
Helena
9
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$39,152
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$16,952
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicAssociate's
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo
6
Graduates/yr
$5,076
In-State Tuition
15%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Providence
Great Falls
3
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$28,618
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$21,468
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Montana
Montana has 9 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 849 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Montana residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.