univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$15,435
($6,040)
Graduate
(in-state)
$20,748
($7,212)
Books & Supplies $1,172
On-Campus Living Costs $13,602
Off-Campus Living Costs $13,492

Average Costs of Attendance at Montana Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $30,209 when a student lives on campus and $30,099 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,040 for Montana residents and $15,435 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,602 when a student lives on campus and $13,492 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Montana Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$20,815 (In-State)
$30,209 (Out-of-State)
$20,705 (In-State)
$30,099 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,040 (In-State)
$15,435 (Out-of-State)
$6,040 (In-State)
$15,435 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,172$1,172
Living Costs$13,602$13,492
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Montana Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges and universities is $6,040 for in-state students and $15,435 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 6.11% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Montana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$4,787$4,814 $4,915$6,040
Out-Of-State$13,861$14,135 $14,546$15,435
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Montana Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges and universities is $7,212 for in-state students and $20,748 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -3.65% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Montana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$6,805$6,896 $6,791$7,212
Out-Of-State$23,082$21,891 $21,535$20,748
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Montana Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Montana colleges and universities is $1,172. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.91% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Montana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,169$1,163 $1,150$1,172
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Montana Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Montana colleges and universities is $13,602 when a student lives on campus and $13,492 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 6.69% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 2.38% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Montana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$11,825$12,125 $12,749$13,602
Off-Campus$12,291$12,562 $13,179$13,492
[Chart] Living Costs - Montana Colleges