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Montana State University Great Falls College Of Technology

Montana State University Great Falls College Of Technology

Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology, commonly known as MSUGF, was established in 1987 under the Montana University System. In 1994, it became a part of the Montana State University, and the College of Technology for MSU?Bozeman. This public postsecondary 2-year educational institute is located in Great Falls, Montana.

Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Science degrees. Students can choose from courses in the fields of arts & sciences, business & technology, and health sciences. Distance learning courses are also available.

MSUGF sponsors a number of student clubs and organizations. Among them include the Health Occupations Students of America, Phi Theta Kappa- Beta Eta Omicron Chapter, and Student Government. The Montana State University - Great Falls Literary Guild publishes the “MO: Writings from the River” journal every year.

Overview of Montana State University Great Falls College Of Technology

Great Falls, MT is home to Montana State Great Falls. Great Falls is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Montana State Great Falls go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in design and medical adminstration.

Montana State Great Falls Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Montana State Great Falls has broad appeal.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Montana State Great Falls has 2,068 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Montana State Great Falls

Montana State University Great Falls College Of Technology
2100 16th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
General Phone: (406) 771-4300
http://www.msugf.edu

Montana State Great Falls Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine41licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, various nursing
Medical Support And Technology32dental hygienist, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist
Medical Administration31medical records tech, medical transcription, medical billing
Business And Management23accounting technology, business management, entrepreneurship, business
Liberal Arts20liberal arts and humanities
Design13interior design
Office And Administration10executive secretary, administrative assistant
Computer Science And Engineering9data processing tech
Education And Teaching7elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher ed
Engineering Technician7drafting
Mechanics And Repair5autobody repair
Security And Law Enforcement2fire-fighting
Transportation1aviation tech

Number of programs and degrees for Montana State Great Falls in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15720
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4411

Montana State Great Falls Student Body

In 2007, Montana State Great Falls had a total enrollment of 2,068 students (1,123 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian5%
Unknown8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1933%
20-2113%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Montana State Great Falls Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time18 %
Part-Time23 %

Montana State Great Falls Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Great Falls, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Montana State Great Falls Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,982
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,648
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Montana State Great Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 931400)

Montana State Great Falls Faculty

Montana State Great Falls has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured811
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1011
Non-tenured and not on tenure track42

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year22$41,58424$42,682
All faculty totalacademic year22$41,58424$42,682

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Montana State Great Falls Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

Montana State Great Falls Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Montana State Great Falls Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Montana State Great Falls % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Montana State Great Falls % of degrees in design
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Montana State Great Falls Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Montana State Great Falls % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Montana State Great Falls Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Montana State Great Falls % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Montana State Great Falls % of degrees in medical adminstration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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