MONTANA AND WYOMING STUDENTS...YOUR FALL 2021 GUIDE TO HIGHER EDUCATION, FEATURING...
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Be U @ MSUB • 100+ bachelor’s and master’s degree options • Online, in-person, and HyFlex programs • Internship and research opportunities in a variety of fields • Brand new, state-of-the-art Science & Health building • Small class sizes; 14:1 student to faculty ratio
MSUB is the only NCAA Division II school in Montana
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“I chose MSUB because I loved the overall campus atmosphere. I am excited to be part of a campus with small class c sizes, where every professor knows my name. The community here makes it feel like a second home.” Rylee Treu
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Private college feel, public college cost
“City College was right for me because it is close to home and affordable. The professors provided me with a strong foundational knowledge and the skills necessary to be successful in the workforce.” Benton Asbury Welding & Metal Fabrication Bridger, MT
Not a MT resident? The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) helps save on tuition.
Go Beyond the Classroom • Practical, hands-on learning • High job placement rates and competitive starting salaries • Over 30 industry-recognized programs and certificates in the fields of Health, Business, Computers, Industry and Automotive • The only college in Montana offering Autobody, Instrument & Electric, Process Plant, and Ultrasound programs
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Top producer of Goldwater Scholars in the Northwest The Goldwater Scholarship is a competitive national award given to math, science and engineering students. MSU is tied for 8th among all universities and is ranked among the top 5 public universities in the country with 82 Goldwater scholars. —2021
MSU is an Innovation and Economic Prosperity Winner. The “Economic Engagement Connections” award honors an institution demonstrating overall excellence in education, innovation and community development. —Association of Public & Land Grant Universities, 2018
MSU ranked in the Top 3 percent of universities in the world, among the top 180 colleges in the U.S., and as the No. 1 university in Montana —Center for World University Rankings, 2021
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At Carroll College, you will be on the path to personal and professional success and be engaged, supported, and inspired through a courageous community of Saints. Learn more at www.carroll.edu or apply for free when you are ready to take the next step in your adventure.
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Carroll College empowers those who pursue knowledge with curiosity and conviction. • 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio • #1 U.S. News Regional College eleven years in a row • 100% NCLEX pass rate for nurses
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Carroll College works with families one-on-one to help make college affordable. • Merit scholarships ranging from $16,000 to $23,000 • Special scholarships and aid for Helena area students, Catholic school graduates, and parish scholarships • #2 U.S. News Best Value Regional College • 99% of students receive scholarships and grants
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Carroll College is a place you can build meaningful relationships and explore the world. • 80+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails within 5 miles of campus • Faculty led international trips to the Israel, Italy, Russia, Uganda and more • Skiing within 30 minutes
Visit campus and find out more.
www.carroll.edu | admission@carroll.edu | (406) 447-4300
Limitless Opportunities to Be Ready for Anything SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Concordia academic experience is built on a foundation of core programs – all of which are focused on preparing students for meaningful careers and lives after graduation. “My internship allowed me to take the technical skills I learned in the classroom and apply them to real-life situations.”
– OLIVIA VERGIN ’22
Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Biology
OFFUTT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Offutt School of Business prepares students for business in the 21st century. Our graduates know how to be responsibly engaged in the world with skills in global understanding, entrepreneurship, ethics, and leadership. They prove their knowledge through internships and numerous student activities. “The mentorship programs offered by Offutt School of Business highly contributed to my professional profile, helping me land internships and educational programs on four different continents.”
– JULIÁ OZANIAKOVÁ ’21 Business, Computer Science
SANFORD HEIMARCK SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Four of Fargo-Moorhead’s top eight largest employers are from the healthcare industry, giving Concordia students access to a wide range of internships, practicums, and part-time positions in their field of study. “I had the opportunity to have two 500-hour internships. I gained an understanding of hospital operations, the importance of open communication, the significance of prior preparation, and the will to adapt to an ever-changing environment.”
– BLAKE KRAGNES ’20
Healthcare Leadership, Long-Term Care Administration
Students with at least a 3.0 GPA will receive an additional $1,000 annually – no separate application required.
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Opportunities are endless at Sheridan College. Earn your associate degree or certificate of completion to launch your career. Earn credits that will transfer to a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. Complete a degree you started years ago. Get a fresh start with a new degree.
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Sheridan College Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan, Wyoming
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QUALITY EDUCATION FLEXIBLE OPTIONS AFFORDABLE TUITION small community
Our small class sizes ensure your classmates and professors will get to know the real you. Become a part of something greater than yourself and join one or more of our clubs and organizations. Make your mark as a Blue Hawk!
big opportunities
As a dual mission institution, we work directly with industries to create relevant and innovative programs. We offer certificate programs and associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
flexible options
We offer more than 70 academic programs, and you can choose how you want to learn: face-to-face in Dickinson, Bismarck, or Williston; online; or through DSUlive™, meaning you’ll find a path that is right for you, right now.
With DSUlivetm, you can enjoy the benefits of interacting with your professor and classmates in live classes without having to be in the classroom.
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When you pair our competitive tuition with scholarships, grants, loans, and other types of aid, you’re getting a high-quality education at an affordable price! Plus, if you live within the Rocky Mountain region, you are eligible for our New North Dakotan in-state tuition rate.
for more details tuition and fees are frozen through summer 2023!
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291 Campus Drive | Dickinson, ND 58601 | 1-800-279-HAWK (4295)
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Miles Community College
Get the full college experience. Find everything you need at MCCincluding residence halls, athletic programs, student life, and more! Offering later semester start dates with online, on-campus, and hybrid course options available.
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- 568 TOTAL HEADCOUNT - 35% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS - 43 DEGREES & PROGRAMS - 11:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO - 68% OF STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID
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CHANGEISN’T AMAYBE At Portland State, we move forward with bold resolve to affect positive change. We offer a different kind of opportunity, one where we build something meaningful together. Here, you’ll discover an urban learning environment unlike any other in Oregon.
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Located in Havre, Montana, Northern offers a variety of degrees and programs that not only suit your academic needs, but your future needs as well. Contact us now for an in-person or virtual tour Diesel Technology • Nursing • Civil Engineering • Education Criminal Justice • Electrical • Plumbing • Welding • Automotive
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Kalispell, Montana info@fvcc.edu | 406.756.3847
JOIN US Located in Kalispell, Montana near Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and Whitefish Mountain Resort
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Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Get a taste for the practical application of your studies through field schools, internships, original research, or other opportunities for hands-on learning. fortlewis.edu
OVER 60 PATHS TO A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE Wyatt Ploot, Kalispell, MT Major: Human Biological Sciences Minor: Neuroscience
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Missoula College’s associate of science degree provides quality training for students interested in professional nursing careers. The program offers a low student-to-faculty ratio, close support from faculty, as well as mentorship on career placement.
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Western Colorado University delivers career preparation and a full liberal arts, engineering and computer science curriculum to 3,000 intellectually adventurous students in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, where there’s as much to do in class as there is outside. Start your morning in a research lab and end your afternoon on the single track. Learn more about the Mountaineer community, schedule a campus visit at western.edu/visit.
HIGH-TECH MEETS HIGH COUNTRY Earn a University of Colorado Boulder engineering degree while enjoying the personal attention, small classes and wild surroundings of Western Colorado University. Head to western.edu/rady to learn more about the programs, including how students can earn a two-year, full tuition scholarship from Western.
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Be determined. Don’t relent. Choose opportunity.
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