Federal data shows 5 culinary programs operating in Montana: 5 public. Real cost after grants ranges from $8,099 to $22,499 per year; the median school lands at $10,405.
Program mix: 1 of the 5 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 1 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504). The largest campus on the list is Montana State University (14,451 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency | Public | $3,200 | $8,331 | 253 | Culinary Arts |
| Flathead Valley Community CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $8,099/yr after grants. | Kalispell | Public | $4,912 | $8,099 | 1,202 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Miles Community College | Miles City | Public | $5,818 | $10,405 | 332 | Culinary Arts |
| Montana State UniversityLargest enrollment on this list (14,451 students). | Bozeman | Public | $8,460 | $22,499 | 14,451 | Culinary Arts |
| The University of Montana | Missoula | Public | $8,552 | $16,784 | 7,488 | Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
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What Culinary School Costs in Montana
The lowest real-cost route in Montana is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, at $8,099 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $3,200 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Montana Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Montana?
5 Montana institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Montana?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $8,099 to $22,499 across Montana culinary schools, with a median of $10,405. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Montana?
Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell has the lowest average net price at $8,099 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Montana schools offer baking and pastry programs?
1 Montana school reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Flathead Valley Community College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Montana?
Yes, 1 school reports culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: The University of Montana.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.