Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,468 when living on campus and $19,386 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,659 when living on campus and $25,577 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 | ||
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | $4,482 | $17,571 | $1,100 | - | $16,764 |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,547 | $9,950 | $1,700 | $15,290 | - |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,980 | $10,370 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,033 | $11,363 | $1,250 | $13,112 | $12,490 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 | $12,229 | $1,400 | - | $15,226 |
| Little Big Horn College | - | $3,200 | $600 | - | $7,835 |
| Average | $4,589 | $10,781 | $1,218 | $14,660 | $13,579 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,589 for in-state students and $10,781 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana - Missoula College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,571 and Little Big Horn College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | $4,184 | $16,366 | $4,482 | $17,571 |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,053 | $9,239 | $4,547 | $9,950 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,667 | $9,642 | $3,980 | $10,370 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,798 | $12,720 | $6,033 | $11,363 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $3,904 | $12,229 |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 | $3,200 | - | $3,200 |
| Average | $4,239 | $10,418 | $4,589 | $10,781 |
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 | |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| City College Montana State University Billings | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Flathead Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Great Falls College Montana State University | 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 $14,660 when a student lives on campus and $13,579 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | - | - | $12,192 | $4,572 | - |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | - | - | - |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $8,472 | $4,640 | $7,850 | $4,640 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
| Little Big Horn College | - | - | $6,435 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $9,934 | $4,726 | $9,483 | $4,096 | - |