Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,562 when living on campus and $21,956 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,855 when living on campus and $40,249 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 | $8,152 | $31,622 | $1,100 | $15,976 | $16,764 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $6,269 | $19,385 | $1,400 | $10,226 | $10,226 |
| Average | $7,211 | $25,504 | $1,250 | $13,101 | $13,495 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,211 for in-state students and $25,504 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,622 and Montana State University-Northern has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,385 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of Montana | $7,719 | $29,634 | $8,152 | $31,622 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 | $6,269 | $19,385 |
| Average | $6,837 | $24,150 | $7,211 | $25,504 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,391 for state residents and $27,785 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 22.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,492 and Montana State University-Northern has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,686.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| The University of Montana | $7,244 | $25,266 | $9,580 | $35,314 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
| Average | $7,223 | $22,761 | $8,391 | $27,785 |
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 $13,101 when a student lives on campus and $13,495 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 | $12,192 | $3,784 | $12,192 | $4,572 | - |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,026 | $3,200 | $7,026 | $3,200 | - |
| Average | $9,609 | $3,492 | $9,609 | $3,886 | - |