New Students Here Are The Top Five Safest Colleges In Montana
Heading to college can be the first move away from home for a lot of young adults. One of the most important things that can insure success for your college student is choosing a safe college for them to go to.
When students aren't afraid of their surroundings, it leaves them more time to concentrate on their academics and even extra curricular activities.
Niche Puts Out A Safe College Campus List Every Year
Each of the colleges chosen by Niche offer students a safe and healthy environment to study and live. The campuses are known for low crime and low drug and alcohol use.
To decide on the safest campuses, Niche uses a combination of statistics from the Department of Education, campus crime rates, town crime rates, student reviews and perceptions of safety on campus by students.
These Are The Five Safest College Campuses In Montana According To Niche
#5: Rocky Mountain College, Billings:
- Niche grade: B-
- Safety grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net cost: $19,173
#4: Montana State University, Billings:
- Niche grade: C
- Safety grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net cost: $13,252
#3: Montana State University Northern, Havre:
- Niche grade: B
- Safety grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net Cost: $11,789
#2: University Of Montana Western, Dillon:
- Niche grade: B
- Safety grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net cost: $15,726
#1: Montana Technological University, Butte
- Niche grade: B+
- Safety grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net cost: $15,866
If safety is a priority for you or your graduate, perhaps give one or all of these Montana colleges a look. Take a tour and see if it's a place you could call home and learn.
Sources: Niche, NBC Montana
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