Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,007 when living on campus and $21,196 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,991 when living on campus and $29,180 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 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 | $12,229 | $1,400 | - | $15,226 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,975 | $10,687 | $1,516 | - | $14,924 |
| Average | $4,178 | $12,161 | $1,395 | $15,434 | $15,623 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,178 for in-state students and $12,161 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.72% 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 City College Montana State University Billings has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,950 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 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $3,904 | $12,229 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,590 | $9,863 | $3,975 | $10,687 |
| Average | $3,805 | $11,290 | $4,178 | $12,161 |
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. | |||
| Great Falls College Montana State University | 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 $15,434 when a student lives on campus and $15,623 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 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $9,319 | $5,605 | - |
| Average | $10,665 | $4,769 | $10,612 | $5,011 | - |