Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,740 when living on campus and $23,310 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,654 when living on campus and $37,224 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 | $8,460 | $33,287 | $1,450 | $18,026 | $18,026 |
| The University of Montana | $8,552 | $33,671 | $2,650 | $17,636 | $17,636 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $6,982 | $21,875 | $1,400 | $11,248 | $12,370 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $1,500 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $6,669 | $20,130 | $1,200 | $15,562 | $17,386 |
| Stone Child College | $3,610 | $3,610 | $1,300 | - | $14,850 |
| Average | $6,779 | $20,693 | $1,583 | $14,378 | $14,948 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,779 for in-state students and $20,693 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,784 and Stone Child College has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,520 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $8,460 | $33,287 |
| The University of Montana | $8,152 | $31,622 | $8,552 | $33,671 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 | $6,982 | $21,875 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $6,399 | $11,583 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $6,431 | $19,039 | $6,669 | $20,130 |
| Stone Child College | $3,610 | $3,610 | $3,610 | $3,610 |
| Average | $6,438 | $19,309 | $6,779 | $20,693 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,705 for state residents and $19,825 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,451 and The University of Montana-Western has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,744.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University | $7,313 | $24,863 | $7,661 | $26,370 |
| The University of Montana | $9,580 | $35,314 | $10,039 | $37,595 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $8,324 | $23,715 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $5,376 | $9,318 | $5,376 | $9,318 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $1,930 | $1,930 | $2,125 | $2,125 |
| Stone Child College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,280 | $18,336 | $6,705 | $19,825 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,378 when a student lives on campus and $14,948 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 | $14,000 | $4,026 | $14,000 | $4,026 | $4,026 |
| The University of Montana | $12,804 | $4,832 | $12,804 | $4,832 | $4,832 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,384 | $3,864 | $8,506 | $3,864 | $3,864 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $7,020 | $2,400 | $7,020 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $10,046 | $5,516 | $11,870 | $5,516 | $5,516 |
| Stone Child College | - | - | $7,880 | $6,970 | $6,470 |
| Average | $10,251 | $4,128 | $10,347 | $4,601 | $4,518 |
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