Montana Tech named safest college in Montana by Niche.com

Montana Technological University has been recognized as the safest college campus in Montana, earning the top spot on Niche.com’s 2026 rankings of Safest College Campuses in Montana.

The ranking is based on a combination of U.S. Department of Education statistics and student reviews, factoring in campus crime rates, local area safety, and student perceptions of their overall security and well-being.

Montana Tech’s commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus has been a long-standing priority.

“For students to be successful in their academics and extracurricular activities, they need to feel safe and have a genuine sense of belonging,” Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students Joe Cooper said. “Montana Tech is proud of this recognition, and we value our collaborative relationship with our local Butte community.”

The recognition underscores Montana Tech’s reputation not only as a top STEM University, but also as a place where students can thrive academically and socially in a supportive and secure environment.

Montana Technological University, located in Butte, Montana, is the state’s STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) University. The university is home to nationally and regionally ranked engineering, sciences, and health care programs. Montana Tech’s state-of-the-art facilities include the Lesar Family Nursing Simulation Center, the Underground Mine Education Center, the Electron Microscopy Laboratory, the Montana Tech Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, the Montana Tech Nanotechnology Laboratory, the Center for Advanced Materials Processing, the Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment, and the Center for Locally Adaptive Sustainable Energy Technologies.

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