Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,852 when living on campus and $19,882 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,934 when living on campus and $24,964 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 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,980 | $10,370 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | $3,600 | $1,300 | - | $13,320 |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | $2,250 | $700 | - | $12,150 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 | $12,229 | $1,400 | - | $15,226 |
| Average | $4,122 | $9,204 | $1,152 | $15,578 | $14,608 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,122 for in-state students and $9,204 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.56% 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 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 | |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | $4,184 | $16,366 | $4,482 | $17,571 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,667 | $9,642 | $3,980 | $10,370 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | $3,600 |
| Fort Peck Community College | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | $2,250 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $3,904 | $12,229 |
| Average | $3,209 | $8,401 | $4,122 | $9,204 |
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. | |||
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Peck Community 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 $15,578 when a student lives on campus and $14,608 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 | - |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | - | $6,920 | $6,400 | - |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | - | $8,775 | $3,375 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
| Average | $11,530 | $4,048 | $9,765 | $4,843 | - |