Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,835 when living on campus and $18,532 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,284 when living on campus and $22,980 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 | ||
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,547 | $9,950 | $1,700 | $15,290 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Little Big Horn College | - | $3,200 | $600 | - | $7,835 |
| Average | $4,979 | $9,427 | $1,123 | $13,734 | $12,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,979 for in-state students and $9,427 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.59% 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 Little Big Horn College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $4,053 | $9,239 | $4,547 | $9,950 |
| Dawson Community College | $6,075 | $8,775 | $6,435 | $9,135 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $6,798 | $12,720 | $6,033 | $11,363 |
| 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 |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 | $3,200 | - | $3,200 |
| Average | $4,541 | $9,189 | $4,979 | $9,427 |
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 | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dawson Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Flathead Valley Community College | 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. | |||
| Little Big Horn College | 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 $13,734 when a student lives on campus and $12,430 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| City College Montana State University Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | - | - | - |
| Dawson Community College | $8,400 | $4,400 | $7,676 | $4,000 | - |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $8,472 | $4,640 | $7,850 | $4,640 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
| Helena College University of Montana | - | - | $9,319 | $5,605 | - |
| Little Big Horn College | - | - | $6,435 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $8,891 | $4,843 | $8,138 | $4,293 | - |