Gallatin College MSU

What Gallatin College MSU does

Gallatin College MSU is a public two-year community college operating as an integral unit of Montana State University within the Montana University System, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. The institution delivers 25+ workforce-aligned programs spanning Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees (Aviation, Culinary Arts, Interior Design, IT Cybersecurity, IT Network Technology, Drafting & CAD Technology, Photonics & Laser Technology), and Certificates of Applied Science or Technical Studies in trades (Welding, Carpentry, HVAC-R, CNC Machining), healthcare (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Behavioral Health), business (Bookkeeping, Business Management, Hospitality), and emerging fields (CNC Robotic Tending). Programs are delivered across multiple physical sites — Hamilton Hall on the MSU campus, East Campus, Frontage Campus, Bozeman High School, and Ridgeline Aviation at Belgrade airport — with select degrees available fully online.

The college operates on a publicly-funded, multi-channel revenue model combining student tuition (approximately $100/credit hour for Montana residents, free application for residents), state legislative appropriations (including $23.5M for a new career/technical/trades facility under House Bill 5), federal student aid, ARPA grants ($2M from Gallatin County in 2021), and private donations ($11.25M from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation). Curriculum is co-developed with 12 industry advisory boards comprising 40+ regional employers including Bozeman Health, Teledyne FLIR, AutoPilot Inc., and Martel Construction, ensuring direct alignment with Southwest Montana workforce demand. The college serves approximately 703 degree-seeking students, 886 dual enrollment high school students across 16+ regional high schools, and 2,132 students in developmental education courses, producing 200+ graduates per academic year with over 1,000 cumulative graduates since inception.

Distribution combines on-campus instruction, dual enrollment at regional high schools (via the One-Two-FREE initiative covering tuition for two dual enrollment courses up to 6 credits), fully online degree options, and non-credit community courses and youth camps. Recent strategic moves include NSA National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation (October 2024), launch of the CNC Robotic Tending and Integration certificate (Spring 2024), launch of the Healthcare Administrative Professional certificate (Fall 2023), and a $46M facility campaign to consolidate operations into a permanent on-campus building. As a public institution under state governance, Gallatin College has no private equity or venture capital ownership and operates under the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education.

Name

Gallatin College MSU

Legal name

Gallatin College Montana State University

Website

https://gallatin.montana.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gallatin College MSU is a public two-year community college within the Montana State University system, offering 25+ workforce-aligned associate degrees, certificates, and dual enrollment programs across trades, healthcare, technology, and culinary fields to approximately 700 degree-seeking and 886 dual enrollment students in Southwest Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Career Technical Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Career technical education
• Workforce development programs
• Associate degree programs
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition based on credit hours. Montana residents receive free application and significantly reduced tuition compared to non-residents. Additional course fees, program fees, distributed learning fees ($10/credit for online courses), and optional ASMSU, Health/Dental, Athletics fees apply.
2. Scholarship Administration: Gallatin College distributes over 30 scholarships to enrolled students through the Cat Scholarships Application, funded by community banks, industry partners, and individuals. Federal student aid (grants, loans, work-study) also flows through MSU Office of Financial Aid.
3. State Funding and Appropriations: State legislative appropriations including $23.5 million for new facility and House Bill 5 funding for career/technical/trades building. Gallatin County ARPA grants ($2 million in 2021) support program expansion.
4. Private Donations and Grants: Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation contributed $11.25 million toward new building. Fundraising campaign aims for additional $22.5 million to complete $46 million facility goal. Annual lease costs approximately $700,000 for expanded spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gallatin College MSU is a public two-year community college offering 25+ associate degrees, certificates of applied science, and certificates of technical studies in fields including aviation, cybersecurity, photonics, CNC machining, welding, carpentry, HVAC-R, culinary arts, medical assisting, IT networking, interior design, and business. Programs are delivered on-campus across multiple Bozeman facilities, fully online, and through dual enrollment at regional high schools, with hands-on training using industry-standard equipment aligned to local workforce advisory boards.

Product overview

Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana's two-year college offering a portfolio of 25+ workforce and transfer programs. The institution operates a platform-plus-programs model providing: Associate Degrees (A.A., A.S.) for transfer to four-year universities; Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in Aviation, Culinary Arts, Interior Design, IT Cybersecurity, IT Network Technology, Drafting & CAD Technology, and Photonics & Laser Technology; and Certificates of Applied Science (C.A.S.) or Certificate of Technical Studies (C.T.S.) in Bookkeeping, Business Management, Carpentry, CNC Machine Technology, CNC Robotic Tending, HVAC-R, Hospitality, Law Enforcement, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Welding. Programs are offered across multiple campuses including Hamilton Hall (MSU campus), East Campus, Frontage Campus, and Ridgeline Aviation, with some programs available fully online. The college also provides Developmental Education, Dual Enrollment for high school students, and non-credit Community Courses and Camps.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Associate of Arts (A.A.) Two-year transfer degree providing foundation in arts, humanities, and social sciences with 30 credits of General Education Core, 9 credits in Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, and 21 elective credits. Available in-person or fully online.
• Associate of Science (A.S.) Two-year transfer degree with concentration in mathematics and natural sciences, including a Pre-Healthcare option for students completing pre-requisite healthcare courses. Available fully online.
• Aviation (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation preparing students for careers in the aviation industry, delivered with flight training at Ridgeline Aviation on Belgrade airport.
• Behavioral Health (C.T.S.) Certificate of Technical Studies in Behavioral Health for entry-level positions in mental health and counseling settings.
• Bookkeeping (C.A.S.) 33-credit Certificate of Applied Science preparing students for entry-level accounting-related positions, covering financial accounting, payroll, Excel, QuickBooks, and business communication.
• Business Management (C.T.S.) 24-25 credit Certificate of Technical Studies providing overview of small business ownership, including management principles, marketing, product development, sales, and basic accountancy.
• Carpentry (C.A.S.) Certificate of Applied Science in Carpentry providing hands-on training in residential and commercial construction skills, launched Fall 2022 with ARPA grant support.
• CNC Machine Technology (C.A.S.) Certificate of Applied Science in Computer Numerical Control machine technology for manufacturing and precision machining careers, using Haas CNC equipment and Autodesk Fusion software.
• CNC Robotic Tending and Integration (C.T.S.) Certificate of Technical Studies addressing increased use of automation in manufacturing, training technicians to implement and tend robotic CNC machines.
• Community Courses and Camps Non-credit educational offerings including Job Site Ready construction training, OSHA-30 certification, plumbing apprenticeship courses, and educational day camps for 6th-12th grade students.
• Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) 62-credit Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts combining traditional culinary coursework with Montana's food culture and tourism industry. Includes common courses with MSU's Hospitality Management bachelor's degree.
• Cyber Security and Information Assurance (A.A.S., C.T.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Technical Studies in cybersecurity and information assurance preparing students for IT security careers. Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA.
• Developmental Education Developmental courses in Math and Writing designed to help students develop skills for subsequent college-level courses. Served 2,132 students in AY 2023-2024, approximately 90% of whom are MSU four-year degree-seeking students.
• Drafting & CAD Technology (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Computer-Aided Design technology for careers in engineering design and technical drawing.
• Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs allowing Montana high school and homeschool students age 16+ to earn college credit. Through the One-Two-FREE initiative, tuition is covered for two dual enrollment courses up to 6 credits. Served 886 students at 16+ regional high schools.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (A.A.S., C.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Applied Science in HVAC-R providing training for careers as installers and technicians in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Hospitality (C.A.S.) 30-credit Certificate of Applied Science providing training for the hospitality industry combining instruction from culinary, business, and hospitality programs. Includes a 1+3 pathway to MSU's bachelor's in Hospitality Management.
• Interior Design (A.A.S.) 69-credit Associate of Applied Science preparing students for careers in residential and commercial interior design, with preparation for NCIDQ Exam certification. Includes study abroad trips to Paris and Milan.
• IT Network Technology (A.A.S., C.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Applied Science in IT Network Technology preparing students for careers in computer networking and information technology infrastructure.
• Law Enforcement (C.A.S.) Certificate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Academy training students from across Montana at the second law enforcement training academy in the state.
• Medical Assistant (C.A.S.) Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting preparing students for clinical and administrative healthcare roles, with clinical training at Bozeman Health where students complete 100+ hours with patients.
• Phlebotomy Certificate program in Phlebotomy preparing students for careers in blood collection and clinical laboratory settings.
• Photonics and Laser Technology (A.A.S.) 61-credit Associate of Applied Science training students for entry-level employment as photonics or optics technicians. Students spend over 40% of time in lab training on industrial lasers and optical systems, serving a regional cluster of 30+ optics companies employing 800+ workers.
• OneMSU Network Program Courses Pre-requisite courses for Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs through the OneMSU Network.
• Welding Technology (C.A.S.) Certificate of Applied Science in Welding Technology providing hands-on training in various welding techniques for manufacturing and construction industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 703 students enrolled; 200+ graduates per year securing employment or continuing education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Academia Familia Latina (MSU College of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Partnership between Gallatin College and MSU College of Education through Latino Pathways Initiative for Higher Education (LPI). Five-session program providing information on post-secondary educational opportunities, applying to higher education, financial planning, and campus tours for Gallatin Valley's English Language Learner (ELL) Latino students, their teachers, and families to improve educational outcomes. Directly supports access, belonging, and community goals as Latin populations grow in southwest Montana.
• Haven (Domestic Violence Shelter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership where Carpentry program students completed concrete pour for new animal kennels at Haven facility, allowing domestic violence survivors to bring pets with them to the shelter. Students engaged in project with long-term community impact while learning practical building skills.
• Fork and Spoon (HRDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana's first pay-what-you-can restaurant where Gallatin College faculty and staff volunteered during five events, serving food to community members. Part of broader community service initiative.
• Essential Eats DistributorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing programmatic support for Tribal communities where Carpentry students constructed a snow-resistant out-building for a young Rocky Boy rancher named Cedric to store supplies and tools.
• English Para TodosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization founded by Gallatin College alumna Vanessa Zamora providing courses and tools to English learners. Established partnership where courses are held at Gallatin College East campus when regular classes are not in session.
• Bridger AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop new Aviation Electronics Technology associate of applied science degree. Supported by $2 million ARPA grant from Gallatin County for economy-enhancing programs and workforce rebuilding.
• West Paw DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal manufacturing company where PIR day camp participants (14 middle school students) toured CNC Machine Technology program followed by afternoon visit to learn about manufacturing and its significance in Bozeman area.
• Haas and AutodeskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNC Machining program director Aubrin Heinrichs and students featured in documentary-style promotional video highlighting interplay between industry machines and educational curriculum using Haas equipment and Autodesk Fusion software.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Snow College: Public two-year college in Utah with a strong CTE portfolio and aviation/technical program mix comparable to Gallatin's aviation, IT, and trades offerings; a regional peer serving a similar rural/regional workforce-development role rather than directly competing in Montana.

Direct peers

• Aaniiih Nakoda College: Tribal two-year college on the Fort Belknap Reservation offering associate degrees and CTE programs in trades and healthcare; comparable in size, structure, and dependence on federal/state funding streams.
• Flathead Valley Community College: Montana public two-year community college offering AA/AS transfer degrees and CTE certificates in trades, IT, healthcare, and aviation — overlapping directly with Gallatin's program mix and competing for the same Montana dual-enrollment and adult-learner pool.
• Helena College University of Montana: Two-year college within the University of Montana system providing associate degrees and CTE certificates (trades, IT, healthcare), comparable in mission and structure to Gallatin and competing for the same statewide funding and student demographics.
• Miles Community College: Small public two-year college in eastern Montana offering associate degrees and CTE certificates; comparable in size and structure to Gallatin and shares the same Montana funding and dual-enrollment ecosystem.
• Great Falls College - Montana State University: Two-year college within the Montana State University system and one of Gallatin's closest structural peers, offering a comparable mix of associate degrees and CTE certificates (healthcare, trades, IT) and competing for the same dual-enrollment, state-appropriation, and Montana student pool.
• City College at Montana State University Billings: MSU system's other two-year college unit, delivering associate degrees and technical certificates with a similar applied-technology and healthcare focus, and competing for state legislative funding and dual-enrollment students within the Montana University System.
• Highlands College of Montana Tech: Two-year college within the Montana Tech system offering CTE and transfer programs in trades, health, and technology — directly comparable to Gallatin in mission and competing for the same Montana high-school pipeline and state appropriations.
• Dawson Community College: Public two-year community college in rural Montana offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual enrollment; comparable in mission, scale, and reliance on state appropriations and dual-enrollment revenue.
• Missoula College University of Montana: University of Montana's two-year college unit with a similar applied/transfer portfolio including trades, IT, and health sciences — a direct structural peer for program design, dual enrollment, and Montana legislative funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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