Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,935 when living on campus and $19,469 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,590 when living on campus and $23,124 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 | ||
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,980 | $10,370 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| Dawson Community College | $6,435 | $9,135 | $270 | $12,800 | $11,676 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,033 | $11,363 | $1,250 | $13,112 | $12,490 |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | $2,250 | $700 | - | $12,150 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,975 | $10,687 | $1,516 | - | $14,924 |
| Average | $5,106 | $8,761 | $999 | $13,830 | $13,364 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,106 for in-state students and $8,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Flathead Valley Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,363 and Fort Peck Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,250 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,667 | $9,642 | $3,980 | $10,370 |
| Dawson Community College | $6,075 | $8,775 | $6,435 | $9,135 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,798 | $12,720 | $6,033 | $11,363 |
| Fort Peck Community College | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | $2,250 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,590 | $9,863 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
| Average | $4,476 | $8,650 | $5,106 | $8,761 |
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 | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dawson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Flathead Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Peck Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Helena College University of Montana | 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 $13,830 when a student lives on campus and $13,364 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| Dawson Community College | $8,400 | $4,400 | $7,676 | $4,000 | - |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $8,472 | $4,640 | $7,850 | $4,640 | - |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | - | $8,775 | $3,375 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $9,319 | $5,605 | - |
| Average | $9,467 | $4,363 | $9,030 | $4,334 | - |