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Catholic Colleges in Montana

Montana has 2 accredited Catholic colleges. 2 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended. 2 other colleges have strong Catholic life on campus (a Catholic Life Score of 70 or higher).

Map of colleges for Catholic students in Montana

Carroll College · Compass Score 80University of Providence · Compass Score 56Montana State University · Catholic Life Score 83The University of Montana · Catholic Life Score 77

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Highest-rated Catholic colleges in Montana

#1 in Montana

Carroll College

Compass ScoreHelena, MT · Faith B · Academics B

#2 in Montana

University of Providence

Compass ScoreGreat Falls, MT · Faith C · Academics D

All Catholic colleges in Montana

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsNet priceStudents
Carroll College RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Helena · Private nonprofit
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$23,9601,103
University of Providence CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.
Great Falls · Private nonprofit
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.DAcademics: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$17,649677

Other colleges with strong Catholic life in Montana

Rated on Catholic life on campus, not the full faith scorecard. See all Catholic campus ministries in Montana.

SchoolCompass ScoreFaithAcademicsNet priceStudents
Montana State University Campus Ministry Honor RollCampus Ministry Honor Roll: a Catholic life score of 85 or higher (grade A) at a college that is not Catholic.
Bozeman · Public
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$22,49916,960
The University of Montana
Missoula · Public
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.$16,78410,327

Common questions

How many Catholic colleges are in Montana?

2 accredited Catholic colleges report a Roman Catholic affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education.

Which Catholic colleges in Montana are Compass Recommended?

Carroll College. Recommended means a Faith score of 80 or more with no weak pillar, and a Compass Score of 80 or more where academic data exists (how it works).

Where can Catholic students find Mass at other colleges in Montana?

2 other colleges in Montana have a Catholic life rating so far. See Catholic campus ministries in Montana.

What about Catholic high schools?

Montana has 8 Catholic high schools. See Catholic high schools in Montana.

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