Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,040 when living on campus and $23,198 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,458 when living on campus and $40,616 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 Billings | $6,706 | $21,347 | $1,700 | $15,290 | $15,290 |
| Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $1,450 | $17,138 | $17,138 |
| 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 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $6,430 | $19,038 | $1,200 | $14,082 | $14,082 |
| Average | $7,128 | $24,546 | $1,370 | $14,542 | $14,700 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,128 for in-state students and $24,546 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,622 and The University of Montana-Western has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,038 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University Billings | $6,198 | $19,924 | $6,706 | $21,347 |
| Montana State University | $7,727 | $29,604 | $8,083 | $31,337 |
| The University of Montana | $7,719 | $29,634 | $8,152 | $31,622 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 | $6,269 | $19,385 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $5,874 | $17,698 | $6,430 | $19,038 |
| Average | $6,695 | $23,105 | $7,128 | $24,546 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,104 for state residents and $26,053 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Montana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,492 and The University of Montana-Western has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Montana State University Billings | $7,750 | $22,234 | $8,320 | $23,781 |
| Montana State University | $6,983 | $23,444 | $7,313 | $24,863 |
| The University of Montana | $7,244 | $25,266 | $9,580 | $35,314 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
| The University of Montana-Western | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $7,295 | $22,800 | $8,104 | $26,053 |
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 $14,542 when a student lives on campus and $14,700 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 Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | $9,800 | $5,490 | - |
| Montana State University | $13,446 | $3,692 | $13,446 | $3,692 | - |
| The University of Montana | $12,192 | $3,784 | $12,192 | $4,572 | - |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,026 | $3,200 | $7,026 | $3,200 | - |
| The University of Montana-Western | $9,104 | $4,978 | $9,104 | $4,978 | - |
| Average | $10,314 | $4,229 | $10,314 | $4,386 | - |