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Quick Facts about UM-Helena (Fall 2009)


Location:

 Helena, Montana’s state capital
Climate:





 Helena's weather is usually clear, sunny and dry, and low humidity levels make both summer and winter temperatures more comfortable for its location at 4,157 feet on the east slope of the Rocky Mountains near the Continental Divide. Warming periods between snowfalls prevent heavy accumulations, and snow depths rarely exceed five or six inches.
Type of Institution:
 Public, two-year college

Enrollment:

Headcount: 1,378 students
Full Time Enrollment: 978

General Education Students: 540
Technical Students: 372

Trades Students: 206

Non-Degree Seeking Students: 260

High School Outreach Students: 160

  • Dual Enrollment: 127
  • On Campus Experience: 17
  • Access to Success: 16

Lewis & Clark Co. Residents: 978 (71%)
Adjacent County Residents: Broadwater, Jefferson, Cascade, Powell, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Gallatin, Meagher Co.: 232 (17%)
Out-of-State Students: 23 (2%) WUE Students: 13 (1%)

Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity & Gender

White/Non-Hispanic 82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 5%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
African American <1%,
Other 1%
Unknown/Not Reported 9%.

Male to Female Ratio: 45%/55%

Number of degrees and certificates offered: 32

Average Class Size: 14

Student to Faculty Ratio: 14:1

Average Student Age: 26

Job Placement Rate (2008): 88%

Student Organizations: Associated Students of the University of Montana-Helena, Phi Theta Kappa (International Honor Society for Two Year College Students), Circle K, Aviation Club, Future Machinists of America, College Christian Fellowship, HBIA Student Chapter, UMH Nursing Club, UMH Fire & Rescue Club.