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University Of Great Falls is in a small city, in Great Falls, Montana. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. University Of Great Falls is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at University Of Great Falls than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as University Of Great Falls offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at University Of Great Falls are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 778 students (619 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at University Of Great Falls.
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at University Of Great Falls belong to the Frontier Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Great Falls
1301 Twentieth St S
Great Falls, MT 59405-4996
Admissions Phone: (406) 791-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 791-5235
http://www.ugf.edu
University Of Great Falls awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, counseling psychology, mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling, school psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 53 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher ed, special ed, educational administration, early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | sociology, English, history, social services, general studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science, information science, computer support |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Science | 10 | chemistry, biology, molecular biology |
| Business And Management | 8 | business management, accounting |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Great Falls in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 159 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 4 |
In 2005, University Of Great Falls had a total enrollment of 778 students (619 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 70% |
| California | 9% |
| Washington | 8% |
| Wyoming | 3% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Great Falls offers campus housing for 300 of its 619 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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.
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 791-5200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,040 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Room charge | $ 2,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Great Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 791-5235
University Of Great Falls has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $44,971 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $41,455 | 5 | $38,537 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $34,885 | 3 | $35,737 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $40,596 | 11 | $38,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 29 | 83 |
| Basketball | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 8 | 41 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Great Falls Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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