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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,928 when living on campus and $20,203 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,475 when living on campus and $25,750 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Highlands College of Montana Tech $3,980$10,370 $1,260 $15,578 $15,578
Dawson Community College $6,435$9,135 $270 $12,800 $11,676
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
Miles Community College $7,160$10,768 $1,100 $9,805 $12,613
Average$5,091$10,638$1,109$12,728$14,003

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,091 for in-state students and $10,638 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Great Falls College Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,229 and Dawson Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,135 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Highlands College of Montana Tech $3,667$9,642$3,980$10,370
Dawson Community College $6,075$8,775$6,435$9,135
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
Miles Community College $6,240$10,110$7,160$10,768
Average$4,621$9,946$5,091$10,638

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is - for all students.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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.
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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 $12,728 when a student lives on campus and $14,003 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Highlands College of Montana Tech
$11,530$4,048 $11,530$4,048-
Dawson Community College
$8,400$4,400 $7,676$4,000-
Great Falls College Montana State University
-- $9,408$5,818-
Helena College University of Montana
-- $9,319$5,605-
Miles Community College
$8,405$1,400 $11,213$1,400-
Average$9,445 $3,283$9,829 $4,174-