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Great Falls, Montana 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Montana State Great Falls has 1,875 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 30 | dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 24 | accounting technology, business management, business and related services, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical billing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | data processing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Office And Administration | 12 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Design | 8 | interior design |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | autobody repair |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | fire-fighting |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Media | 0 | desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Montana State Great Falls in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 144 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 6 |
In 2005, Montana State Great Falls had a total enrollment of 1,875 students (1,098 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,164 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $38,119 | 27 | $36,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $38,119 | 27 | $36,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montana State Great Falls Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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