Missoula College and Bitterroot College Students
Build your future here.
Missoula College and Bitterroot College both provide outstanding workforce and technical
education in more than 40 academic areas including business technology, culinary arts,
legal studies, health care, information technology, sustainable construction and industrial
technology.
With one-year, two-year and certificate programs, many Missoula College and Bitterroot
College students enter the workforce quickly to begin building their careers. Other
students earn an associate's degree and to transfer to a four-year degree program.
Missoula College offers online classes and in-person learning at a state-of-the-art
building that opened in 2017. The Missoula College building is located across the
river from the main University of Montana campus. Bitterroot College offers online
classes and in-person courses in Hamilton, Montana.
Whatever your goal, Missoula College and Bitterroot College can help you get there.
It all starts here
The academic programs at Missoula College and Bitterroot College will prepare you to hit the ground running, whether you plan enter the workforce immediately or transfer to UM to continue your studies.
Tuition and Scholarships
For most students, cost of attendance is among the most important considerations when weighing higher education options. If that's true for you, you're in luck because Missoula College and Bitterroot College both offer an exceptional value.
Small college attention, big school benefits
“Missoula College has made me a part of its community, they believe in me."
“You learn the trade, yes, but you also take math classes and computer classes and you learn how to give a presentation. It teaches you discipline and accountability.”
“Some people have family experience working with tools but I didn’t. What I like about this program is how hands-on it is. We do new things every day.”
40+
academic areas
1-2 year
programs
2017
new building opened
2K
Missoula College students
2017
new building opened
2K
Missoula College students
Ready, set, apply
If you like what you see here and you feel that Missoula College or Bitterroot College might be the right place for you, take a look at our application process and get ready to launch your college career as a Griz.
Get Grizzly With It
Double down on Missoula
Recipe for success
“Missoula College has made me a part of its community, they believe in me,” Xavier says.
Supportive and Affordable
Fueled by passion
With more than 10,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, workforce training and technical certifications, our Grizzlies contribute their passion and practicality toward stewardship and sustainability for the world around us.
Missoula College and Bitterroot College students
Interested in enrolling in a two-year program or workforce training at Missoula College or Bitterroot College? These are the tasks you'll need to complete to become a student.
Apply
Applications Open Now
The application for fall semester is open now. Start yours today!
Next
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.
Then
Start Your Checklist
UM's Admitted Student Checklist is where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before starting school.
Go Griz!
Classes Begin
Fall semester classes at Missoula College and UM Bitterroot will begin Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
'But wait! This isn't me!'
Planning on attending UM instead of Missoula College? No problem, we've got a page just for you. Select the kind of student are you from the list below and learn more about what UM has to offer.