Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,008 when living on campus and $18,859 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,754 when living on campus and $21,605 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 | ||
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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 |
Chief Dull Knife College | - | $2,260 | $1,000 | - | $9,400 |
Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | $3,600 | $1,300 | - | $13,320 |
Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 | $12,229 | $1,400 | - | $15,226 |
Average | $4,773 | $7,519 | $1,046 | $14,189 | $13,040 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,773 for in-state students and $7,519 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Great Falls College Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,229 and Chief Dull Knife College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,260 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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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 |
Chief Dull Knife College | $2,260 | $2,260 | - | $2,260 |
Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | $3,600 |
Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $3,904 | $12,229 |
Average | $3,589 | $6,885 | $4,773 | $7,519 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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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. | |||
Chief Dull Knife College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Aaniiih Nakoda College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Great Falls College Montana State University | 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 $14,189 when a student lives on campus and $13,040 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 | - |
Chief Dull Knife College | - | - | $5,400 | $4,000 | - |
Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | - | $6,920 | $6,400 | - |
Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
Average | $9,965 | $4,224 | $8,187 | $4,853 | - |