Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,845 when living on campus and $20,157 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,074 when living on campus and $25,386 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 | ||
| Montana State University-Northern | $6,269 | $19,385 | $1,400 | $10,226 | $10,226 |
| Stone Child College | - | $3,610 | $1,300 | - | $14,850 |
| Average | $6,269 | $11,498 | $1,350 | $10,226 | $12,538 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,269 for in-state students and $11,498 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University-Northern requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,385 and Stone Child College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,610 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 | $6,269 | $19,385 |
| Stone Child College | $2,645 | $2,645 | - | $3,610 |
| Average | $4,300 | $10,655 | $6,269 | $11,498 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,201 for state residents and $20,255 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University-Northern requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,686 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 | |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
| Stone Child College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
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 $10,226 when a student lives on campus and $12,538 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,026 | $3,200 | $7,026 | $3,200 | - |
| Stone Child College | - | - | $7,880 | $6,970 | - |
| Average | $7,026 | $3,200 | $7,453 | $5,085 | - |