Miles Community College
Miles Community College is a public community college in Miles City, Montana, enrolling about 332 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,818 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,818
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,405 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 332 72.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.74%
Miles Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Miles Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miles Community College?
Miles Community College is located in Miles City, MT (ZIP 59301-4774).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Miles Community College public or private?
Miles Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Miles Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,818 in-state, $10,626 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,405.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,462 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,486 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,693 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,411 |
| $110,001+ | $13,000 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,272.
How big is Miles Community College?
Total enrollment: 332 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miles Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 61.74%.
First-year retention: 62.5%.
What do graduates of Miles Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,912 six years after entry; $42,862 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,500.
20.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miles Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (115 completions)
- CIP 240102 (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (18 completions)
- CIP 490205 (10 completions)
- CIP 520201 (8 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.5070 (7 completions)
- CIP 011106 (7 completions)
- CIP 520703 (7 completions)
- Agriculture - 01.0903 (4 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miles Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.74%; median earnings $42,862 at 10 years; net price $10,405. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,818
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miles Community College was $5,818.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,405
2024 Value
In 2024 Miles Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,405.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,405 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,272 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,504 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Miles Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miles Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Miles Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,810 | $7,680 | $6,941 |
| 2014 | $3,900 | $7,860 | $6,517 |
| 2015 | $3,945 | $8,085 | $8,512 |
| 2016 | $3,990 | $8,310 | $7,670 |
| 2017 | $4,125 | $8,595 | $9,649 |
| 2018 | $4,230 | $8,820 | $8,288 |
| 2019 | $4,335 | $9,165 | $7,956 |
| 2020 | $4,440 | $9,510 | $8,345 |
| 2021 | $4,530 | $9,840 | $9,006 |
| 2022 | $4,772 | $9,778 | $9,335 |
| 2023 | $5,648 | $10,768 | $7,070 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miles Community College in 2024 is 332 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.65% 100% Completion Time
61.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.65% of students graduating from Miles Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miles Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,500 Median Student Debt
$42,862 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.83% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
929.84% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Miles Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 23 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 18 completions
CIP 49.0205: 10 completions
CIP 52.0201: 8 completions
Communications Technology - 10.5070: 7 completions
CIP 01.1106: 7 completions
CIP 52.0703: 7 completions
Agriculture - 01.0903: 4 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 115 completions
Most popular programs at Miles Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miles Community College graduates.
About
Miles Community College is a public institution located in Miles City, MT, offering 24 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 332 students. The institution maintains a 61.74% graduation rate. Approximately 20.60% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Miles City, MT 59301-4774
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Miles Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Miles Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,818 and average net price is $10,405 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Miles Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,912 six years after entry and $42,862 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Miles Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miles Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,500.
How big is Miles Community College?
Total enrollment is about 332 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Miles Community College public or private?
Miles Community College is a public institution located in Miles City, MT.
Is Miles Community College an HBCU?
No. Miles Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miles Community College a tribal college?
No. Miles Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Miles Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Miles Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.5%).
Is Miles Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Miles Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.