Kalispell, Montana Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Kalispell, Montana: median public in-state tuition $4,912 (-10.9% vs national median) median graduate debt $10,500 (-20.9% vs U.S.) 1,281 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,281 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $4,912 (-10.9% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $7,422 (-25.6% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $10,500 (-20.9% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $10,555
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Kalispell serve students across Montana with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,281 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $4,912. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Kalispell, Montana and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Kalispell vs Montana & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, Montana | $4,912 | $7,422 | $10,500 | N/A | 1,281 |
| Montana (state median) | $4,897 | $12,030 | $18,500 | 45.0% | 36,239 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Kalispell, Montana vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, Montana | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Montana (state median) | $49,036 | 91.3% | 74.8% | 7.6% | — | 78.2% | 0.42 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Montana (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell, Montana | $4,912 | $7,422 | $10,500 | N/A | 1,281 | N/A | N/A |
| Bozeman | $8,460 | $19,581 | $22,500 | 57.1% | 14,490 | $53,263 | 88.5% |
| Billings | $10,960 | $16,524 | $18,209 | 39.2% | 3,570 | $46,666 | 90.1% |
| Butte | $6,235 | $15,722 | $18,750 | 58.2% | 1,822 | $54,329 | 87.6% |
| Helena | $22,815 | $17,776 | $20,168 | 69.3% | 1,677 | $61,772 | 94.6% |
| Great Falls | $17,238 | $15,935 | $14,292 | 27.9% | 1,548 | $48,296 | 91.3% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Kalispell, Montana vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Kalispell, Montana median in-state tuition is $4,912, -10.9% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Kalispell, Montana vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Kalispell, Montana is $10,500 (-20.9% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $10,555.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Kalispell, Montana median public in-state tuition is $4,912, about -10.9% vs the national median. Versus the Rocky Mountains region, tuition is 0.0%.
Median graduate debt is $10,500 (-20.9% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Kalispell?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Kalispell, Montana with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Kalispell?
Median in-state tuition in Kalispell is $4,912 and median net price is $7,422. For Montana overall, medians are $4,897 and $12,030; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Kalispell?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Kalispell is N/A vs $49,036 for Montana and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Kalispell colleges?
Median completer debt in Kalispell is $10,500 vs $18,500 for Montana and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Kalispell?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Kalispell, Montana, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Montana college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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