Great Falls College Montana State University

What Great Falls College Montana State University does

Great Falls College Montana State University is a two-year public community college located in Great Falls, Montana, operating as an integral campus of the Montana State University system within the Montana University System and governed by the Montana Board of Regents. Founded in 1969/1970, the college delivers more than 20 degree and certificate programs spanning business and accounting, computer technology (including cybersecurity), 14 health-professions programs (notably the only AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program in Montana, plus a 10-year accredited surgical technology program and a NERC-certified grid operator training offering), trades (e.g., welding), general studies, and continuing education and workforce training.

The college's technology stack centers on Canvas LMS for course delivery, Banner Web as the student information system, Microsoft Office 365, the MyMSU Great Falls College portal, the navGFC academic navigation tool, and the system-wide OneMSU distance learning platform that connects students across Montana University System campuses. Supporting services include a Technology Assistance Center, Weaver Library, Academic Success & Accessibility office, Testing Center, TimelyCare (24/7 virtual health), Military Family Center, Native + Indigenous Cultural Center, and a public radio station (KGPR). Course modalities span face-to-face, online (synchronous and asynchronous), and hybrid formats, with many courses delivered in 8-week blocks; class size averages 13 with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees (approximately $2,000 per semester for full-time resident students, among the most affordable in Montana), supplemented by state appropriations, federal student aid administration, continuing education program fees, and targeted federal grants (e.g., a $637,000 USDA grant in April 2026 for veterinary technician expansion). The customer base spans at least five distinct segments: first-time college students, transfer students, dual enrollment high school students (500+ per semester via the One-Two-Free model), military-connected students, and career and technical education students. As a state-owned public institution, the college is not a typical investment vehicle; its strategic positioning is defined by workforce-development mandates, accreditation-driven program quality, and system-level integration with Montana State University.

Name

Great Falls College Montana State University

Legal name

Great Falls College Montana State University

Website

https://gfcmsu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Great Falls College Montana State University is a two-year public community college in Great Falls, Montana, part of the Montana State University system, offering 20+ degree and certificate programs in healthcare, trades, technology, and business to Northcentral Montana students, transfer candidates, dual-enrollment high schoolers, and military-connected learners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Healthcare workforce training
• Veterinary technician program
• Continuing education and CET

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for resident and non-resident students, with additional mandatory fees. Tuition is described as among the most affordable in Montana, approximately $2,000 per semester for full-time students.
2. Government Grants: Federal grants from agencies such as the USDA support specific programs like the veterinary technician expansion. Grant funding supports program development rather than direct revenue.
3. Federal Student Aid Administration: The college administers federal financial aid including grants, loans, and work-study programs. While not direct revenue, these programs enable student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Great Falls College Montana State University is a two-year public community college offering more than 20 associate degree and certificate programs plus 8+ continuing education and training programs across Business & Accounting, Computer Technology, Health Professions (14 healthcare programs), Trades, and General Studies, delivered via face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Core services include admissions, financial aid, dual enrollment for high school students, military family support, library and academic success services, and seamless credit transfer to four-year Montana University System institutions.

Product overview

Great Falls College Montana State University is a two-year community college offering over 20 academic programs and 8+ continuing education programs. The institution operates a unified educational platform delivering face-to-face, online, and hybrid course modalities through Canvas LMS. Core academic divisions include Business & Accounting, Computer Technology, Education, Fine Arts & Humanities, General Studies, Health Professions (with 14 health programs including a simulation hospital), Science/Math/Engineering, Social Sciences, and Trades. Supporting student services include the Technology Assistance Center, Academic Success & Accessibility, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Student Engagement, Military & Family Center, Native + Indigenous Cultural Center, Testing Center, and TimelyCare (virtual health). The college also operates a state-of-the-art simulation hospital, dental clinic, and welding test center, and serves over 500 dual enrollment high school students per semester through its partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs - Business & Accounting Business and Accounting division offering Accounting (Associate of Applied Science Degree, available online and on-site), Office Management & Supervision, and Office Support (Certificate of Applied Science) programs with transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.
• Academic Programs - Computer Technology Computer Technology division offering Computer Programming and Cybersecurity programs, both available online with on-campus options for some classes, and providing transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
• Academic Programs - Health Professions Health Professions division offering 14 programs including Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMT/Pre-Paramedicine, Health Information Coding Specialist, Health Information Technology, Paramedic, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Office, and Veterinary Technician. Includes a state-of-the-art simulation hospital.
• Academic Programs - Trades Trades program offering Welding Technology & Fabrication, taught at the Skilled Trades Building with hands-on training facilities.
• Continuing Education & Training (CET) Workforce training programs providing practical skills for in-demand careers, including Basic Floor Installing (75 hours each for carpet, hardwood, resilient, tile), Boiler Training, Build Montana construction, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR Certification, CDL Class A with job placement, Dental Assistant (16-week), Flagger Certification, NERC-certified Grid Operator Training, and Structural Welding (seven-week).
• Dual Enrollment Program Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to take college coursework while still enrolled in high school, with the One-Two-Free funding model (first two courses up to six credits free, followed by 50% discounted tuition). Over 500 high school students participate each semester.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ transfer success rate to Montana University System four-year institutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and flagship.

• Montana University System (MUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling 90%+ transfer success rate for General Studies Certificate completers to four-year institutions. Students can transfer up to 60 credits seamlessly. OneMSU platform connects distance learners across all MUS campuses.
• TimelyCaresupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree 24/7 virtual health and well-being service for enrolled students. Provides TalkNow emotional support, health coaching, self-care content, peer community, and basic needs resources. Students do not need insurance to access services.
• Montana State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Falls College is part of the Montana State University system. Shares technology infrastructure (NetID, Banner, Canvas, Microsoft 365), compliance systems, and benefits programs across all MSU campuses.
• Montana K-12 School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnerships with high schools across Montana, allowing high school students to earn college credit. More than 500 high school students participate each semester through concurrent courses taught by qualified affiliate faculty.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVMA granted initial accreditation to the veterinary technician program, making it the only AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program in Montana and enabling graduates to sit for licensing exams.
• Montana Veterinary ClinicssupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based clinical partners throughout Montana enabling the distributed education model for veterinary technician students to gain hands-on experience at clinics in their own communities.
• University of MontanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutonomous Aerial System office partnership providing internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students in drone operations, mapping, and computer vision research.
• NASA Langley Research CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate placed in FireSense program internship working on next-generation sensor systems for bulldozers used in wildland fire suppression. Project applies NASA safety culture to wildfire response technology.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flathead Valley Community College: Montana two-year public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training. Direct peer given shared state context, comparable rural-region service area, and overlapping health/trades program mix.
• Dawson Community College: Two-year public community college in Glendive, Montana. Comparable rural-community college structure, equine/agriculture programs, and transfer pathway orientation to Great Falls College.
• Miles Community College: Small two-year public community college in eastern Montana offering associate degrees and workforce training. Comparable rural-Montana service area, modest scale, and transfer pathway mission.
• Missoula College - University of Montana: Two-year college within the University of Montana system offering associate degrees and CTE programs. Most directly comparable as a peer community college anchored to a four-year Montana university system.
• Helena College University of Montana: Two-year public college in Helena, MT within the University of Montana system. Closely comparable size, program mix (health, trades, transfer), and student services structure to Great Falls College.
• Gallatin College Montana State University: Two-year college within the Montana State University system located in Bozeman. Sibling institution to Great Falls College under MSU, with comparable associate degree, health, and trades offerings.
• City College at Montana State University Billings: Two-year college at MSU Billings offering associate degrees and CTE programs. Sister MSU-system community college with overlapping health professions and technical program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Pierce College: Multi-campus Washington State community college system with comparable associate degree, health professions, and workforce training portfolio. Broader-incumbent peer given larger multi-campus scale and similar CTE emphasis.

Regional players

• Aaniiih Nakoda College: Tribal college on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana offering associate degrees and workforce training. Comparable two-year structure and rural Montana service area, with distinct tribal-mission overlay relevant to GFC's Native + Indigenous Cultural Center.
• Casper College: Two-year public community college in Casper, Wyoming serving a similar rural Rocky Mountain region. Comparable size, health/trades program breadth, and transfer pathway mission in an adjacent state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8_5cpXihUNs_Ok4xcD8pmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/gfcmsu
• Instagraminstagram.com/greatfallscollege
• Xx.com/gfcmsu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/great-falls-college-msu

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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