Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,838 when living on campus and $19,061 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,857 when living on campus and $22,080 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 | $3,980 | $10,370 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | $3,600 | $1,300 | - | $13,320 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 | $12,229 | $1,400 | - | $15,226 |
| Little Big Horn College | - | $3,200 | $600 | - | $7,835 |
| Miles Community College | $7,160 | $10,768 | $1,100 | $9,805 | $12,613 |
| Average | $5,015 | $8,033 | $1,132 | $12,692 | $12,914 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,015 for in-state students and $8,033 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.45% 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 | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,667 | $9,642 | $3,980 | $10,370 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | $3,600 |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,532 | $11,338 | $3,904 | $12,229 |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 | $3,200 | - | $3,200 |
| Miles Community College | $6,240 | $10,110 | $7,160 | $10,768 |
| Average | $3,810 | $7,340 | $5,015 | $8,033 |
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 | |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Great Falls College Montana State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Little Big Horn College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Miles Community 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 $12,692 when a student lives on campus and $12,914 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 | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | - | $6,920 | $6,400 | - |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | - | - | $9,408 | $5,818 | - |
| Little Big Horn College | - | - | $6,435 | $1,400 | - |
| Miles Community College | $8,405 | $1,400 | $11,213 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $9,968 | $2,724 | $9,101 | $3,813 | - |