University of Great Falls
http://www.ugf.edu1301 Twentieth St S, Great Falls, Montana 59405-4996
(406) 761-8210
As an expression of the teaching mission of Jesus Christ, the mission of the University of Great Falls is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a liberal education for living and for making a living. The University of Great Falls was founded through the collaborative efforts of the Sisters of Providence, the Ursuline Sisters, the Catholic Bishop of Great Falls and the civic community all of whom recognized societal need for higher education. Its educational mission, sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, continues to be the shared endeavor of dedicated people. The University cooperates with both private and ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 4% |
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At University of Great Falls, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,785), and 66% receive loans ($8,709 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,610. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Great Falls is $21,657 per year. |
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Of the 782 undergraduate students at University of Great Falls, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (60.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 67.0% of the 76 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 54.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 55.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 38.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 12.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 29.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 21.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (406) 791-5304 |
| Admissions Office Address | 1301 20th Street South, Great Falls |
| Admissions Website | http://www.ugf.edu/ProspectiveStudents/MyArgoVIP/tabid/318/Default.aspx (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://ugf.myadmissionsapp.com/apply/authentication.do?cmd=login-check |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 5 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 16 | 4 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | 4 | |||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 7 | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | ||||
| Education | 28 | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | ||||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| History | 3 | ||||
| History, General | 3 | ||||
| Legal professions and studies | 1 | 4 | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 | 4 | |||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | ||||
| General Studies | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 5 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 5 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 1 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 13 | 8 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 0 | ||||
| Social sciences | 5 | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||||
| Sociology | 2 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 5 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 5 | ||||
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