Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,444 when living on campus and $19,400 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,370 when living on campus and $21,326 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | $3,600 | $1,300 | - | $13,320 |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | $2,250 | $700 | - | $12,150 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,975 | $10,687 | $1,516 | - | $14,924 |
| Average | $5,481 | $7,407 | $1,007 | $12,956 | $12,912 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,481 for in-state students and $7,407 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.82% 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 | |
| Dawson Community College | $6,075 | $8,775 | $6,435 | $9,135 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,798 | $12,720 | $6,033 | $11,363 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | $3,600 |
| Fort Peck Community College | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | $2,250 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,590 | $9,863 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
| Average | $4,225 | $7,204 | $5,481 | $7,407 |
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 | |
| Dawson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Flathead Valley Community College | 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. | |||
| 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 $12,956 when a student lives on campus and $12,912 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dawson Community College | $8,400 | $4,400 | $7,676 | $4,000 | - |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $8,472 | $4,640 | $7,850 | $4,640 | - |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | - | $6,920 | $6,400 | - |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | - | $8,775 | $3,375 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $9,319 | $5,605 | - |
| Average | $8,436 | $4,520 | $8,108 | $4,804 | - |