A Montana University To Shut Its Doors After 95 Years.

Higher Education Landscape in Montana

For those looking for higher learning here in Montana, we have multiple options, and it seems that one of those options will be closing down after the current school year.

While Montana might be known for Montana State and the University of Montana, the state actually has around 16 institutions for those looking to continue education after secondary school.

The Closure of a 95-Year Legacy

And while some of those are public, and other private, they idea that one would shut its doors and close is unfathomable, but that is exactly what is happening.

After serving students for 95 years, The University of Providence in Great Falls announced that this year would be it's last.

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The 4 year school has struggled in the past and after hopes faded for some sort of life line, it was announced Tuesday, October 27th that the school would close at the end of the school year.

The big question, what happens to the current students?

Impact on Current Students

While some will be able to graduate before the University closes, others will have to finish their degree elsewhere, and the school has said that putting current students in others schools is their first priority.

While the school has a little over a thousand students, you can image how stressful it must be for them. Where will they go? What will the do? Will credits transfer, or will they have to take certain classes over?

A Brief History of the University of Providence

It should be noted that the University first opened its doors back in 1932 as the Great Falls Junior College for Women. Over the years, it added male students and it turned into a 4 year University.

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The final day of operation is scheduled to be August 20th, 2027.