Montana's premier two-year college offering career, transfer, and technical programs within the University of Montana system.
Missoula College offers 35 career, transfer, and technical programs through five departments: Applied Arts and Sciences, Applied Computing and Engineering Technology, Business Technology, Health Professions, and Industrial Technology. Programs range from one-year certificates to two-year associate degrees, with some pathways leading to bachelor's degrees. The college emphasizes hands-on training in fields including nursing, welding, heavy equipment operation, culinary arts, and cybersecurity.
The college operates two distinct campuses totaling 200.4 acres. The River Campus houses the library, culinary program with student-run café, health sciences with cadaver labs, and administrative offices. The West Campus, adjacent to Fort Missoula Park, features the Department of Industrial Technology with facilities for student-built modular homes and heavy equipment testing. Both campuses provide dining options and access to University of Montana services.
Missoula College provides flexible learning through an Outreach Program offering online courses, evening and weekend classes, and short-term programs for working adults. The college supports dual enrollment for high school students and offers workforce development training. Incoming freshmen access the same services and academic expectations as students on UM's main campus.
The college holds the distinction of being Montana's only higher education institution designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The Department of Applied Computing and Engineering Technology maintains memberships in Cisco Regional Networking Academy and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.