Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,851 when living on campus and $19,147 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,475 when living on campus and $22,772 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 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,980 | $10,370 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | $2,250 | $700 | - | $12,150 |
| Little Big Horn College | - | $3,200 | $600 | - | $7,835 |
| Miles Community College | $7,160 | $10,768 | $1,100 | $9,805 | $12,613 |
| Average | $5,207 | $8,832 | $952 | $12,692 | $12,988 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,207 for in-state students and $8,832 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.23% 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 Fort Peck Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,250 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 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $3,667 | $9,642 | $3,980 | $10,370 |
| Fort Peck Community College | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | $2,250 |
| Little Big Horn College | $3,200 | $3,200 | - | $3,200 |
| Miles Community College | $6,240 | $10,110 | $7,160 | $10,768 |
| Average | $3,908 | $8,314 | $5,207 | $8,832 |
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. | |||
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Peck Community College | 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 $12,988 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 | - |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| Fort Peck Community College | - | - | $8,775 | $3,375 | - |
| Little Big Horn College | - | - | $6,435 | $1,400 | - |
| Miles Community College | $8,405 | $1,400 | $11,213 | $1,400 | - |
| Average | $9,968 | $2,724 | $10,029 | $2,959 | - |