Best Biology Colleges in Montana
13 accredited institutions in Montana offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
13
Colleges
1,350
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Biology Programs in Montana
1
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University
Bozeman
657
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,056
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
The University of Montana
Missoula
342
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,736
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carroll College
Helena
108
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$39,152
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$16,952
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
63
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$32,282
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$14,908
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University Billings
Billings
36
Graduates/yr
$4,805
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
Montana Technological University
Butte
36
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$6,113
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon
36
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$4,845
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Providence
Great Falls
33
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$28,618
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$21,468
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
Montana State University-Northern
Havre
18
Graduates/yr
$4,496
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo
9
Graduates/yr
$5,076
In-State Tuition
15%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem
6
Graduates/yr
$3,080
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar
3
Graduates/yr
$1,680
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency
3
Graduates/yr
$2,600
In-State Tuition
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Studying Biology in Montana
Montana has 13 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 1,350 graduates annually. Of these, 10 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.