Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,184 when living on campus and $25,184 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,131 when living on campus and $44,131 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 | ||
| Montana State University Billings | $6,706 | $21,347 | $1,700 | $15,290 | $15,290 |
| Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $1,450 | $17,138 | $17,138 |
| Average | $7,395 | $26,342 | $1,575 | $16,214 | $16,214 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,395 for in-state students and $26,342 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,337 and Montana State University Billings has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,347 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University Billings | $6,198 | $19,924 | $6,706 | $21,347 |
| Montana State University | $7,727 | $29,604 | $8,083 | $31,337 |
| Average | $6,963 | $24,764 | $7,395 | $26,342 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,817 for state residents and $24,322 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,757 and Montana State University Billings has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,741.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University Billings | $7,750 | $22,234 | $8,320 | $23,781 |
| Montana State University | $6,983 | $23,444 | $7,313 | $24,863 |
| Average | $7,367 | $22,839 | $7,817 | $24,322 |
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 $16,214 when a student lives on campus and $16,214 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Montana State University Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | $9,800 | $5,490 | - |
| Montana State University | $13,446 | $3,692 | $13,446 | $3,692 | - |
| Average | $11,623 | $4,591 | $11,623 | $4,591 | - |