Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,038 when living on campus and $17,569 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,556 when living on campus and $20,087 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,547 | $9,950 | $1,700 | $15,290 | - |
| Dawson Community College | $6,435 | $9,135 | $270 | $12,800 | $11,676 |
| Chief Dull Knife College | - | $2,260 | $1,000 | - | $9,400 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,033 | $11,363 | $1,250 | $13,112 | $12,490 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,975 | $10,687 | $1,516 | - | $14,924 |
| Little Big Horn College | - | $3,200 | $600 | - | $7,835 |
| Average | $5,248 | $7,766 | $1,056 | $13,734 | $11,265 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,248 for in-state students and $7,766 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Flathead Valley Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,363 and Chief Dull Knife College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,260 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,053 | $9,239 | $4,547 | $9,950 |
| Dawson Community College | $6,075 | $8,775 | $6,435 | $9,135 |
| Chief Dull Knife College | $2,260 | $2,260 | - | $2,260 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,798 | $12,720 | $6,033 | $11,363 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,590 | $9,863 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 | $3,200 | - | $3,200 |
| Average | $4,329 | $7,676 | $5,248 | $7,766 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dawson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chief Dull Knife College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Flathead Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Helena College University of Montana | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Little Big Horn College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,734 when a student lives on campus and $11,265 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | - | - | - |
| Dawson Community College | $8,400 | $4,400 | $7,676 | $4,000 | - |
| Chief Dull Knife College | - | - | $5,400 | $4,000 | - |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $8,472 | $4,640 | $7,850 | $4,640 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $9,319 | $5,605 | - |
| Little Big Horn College | - | - | $6,435 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $8,891 | $4,843 | $7,336 | $3,929 | - |