Military College in Montana - are there any?

I’m a Montana native hoping to attend a military college closer to home, but I’m unsure if there are any around. Anyone have any information?

While Montana does not have an official military academy or military college in the same vein as The Citadel or West Point, it does have robust ROTC programs in some of its universities that would prepare you for a military career post-college.

One example is Montana State University located in Bozeman, which offers Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. These programs allow students to take military science classes along with their regular degree plan. Upon graduation, you commission as an officer in the respective branch.

University of Montana in Missoula also offers both an Army and Air Force ROTC program with very similar opportunities to the ones offered at Montana State University.

Participating in these ROTC programs typically involves a commitment to serve in the military after graduation, and in many cases can lead to scholarships or other financial assistance towards your degree. You'll get a blend of typical college experience and military training, which might work well for your goals. It would be worth reaching out to the ROTC departments at either university for more information specific to your situation!