Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,174 when living on campus and $18,885 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,431 when living on campus and $24,142 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 | ||
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,670 | $9,640 | $1,320 | $14,762 | $14,762 |
| Dawson Community College | $6,075 | $8,775 | $240 | $12,850 | $11,676 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $1,400 | - | $13,300 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,590 | $9,863 | $1,516 | - | $16,301 |
| Miles Community College | $6,242 | $9,778 | $1,100 | $9,700 | $9,700 |
| Average | $4,622 | $9,879 | $1,115 | $12,437 | $13,148 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,622 for in-state students and $9,879 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Great Falls College Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,338 and Dawson Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,775 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,589 | $9,391 | $3,670 | $9,640 |
| Dawson Community College | $5,745 | $8,445 | $6,075 | $8,775 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,450 | $10,824 | $3,532 | $11,338 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $3,477 | $9,570 | $3,590 | $9,863 |
| Miles Community College | $6,090 | $9,840 | $6,242 | $9,778 |
| Average | $4,470 | $9,614 | $4,622 | $9,879 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Dawson Community College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Great Falls College Montana State University | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Helena College University of Montana | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Miles Community College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| 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 2022-2023, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,437 when a student lives on campus and $13,148 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $10,741 | $4,021 | $10,741 | $4,021 | - |
| Dawson Community College | $8,400 | $4,450 | $7,676 | $4,000 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,432 | $3,868 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $8,667 | $7,634 | - |
| Miles Community College | $8,300 | $1,400 | $8,300 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $9,147 | $3,290 | $8,963 | $4,185 | - |