Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,324 when living on campus and $21,680 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,604 when living on campus and $29,959 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 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | $3,600 | $1,300 | - | $13,320 |
| Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $1,450 | $17,138 | $17,138 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $6,269 | $19,385 | $1,400 | $10,226 | $10,226 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $1,500 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| Stone Child College | - | $3,610 | $1,300 | - | $14,850 |
| Average | $6,864 | $15,144 | $1,442 | $13,019 | $13,374 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,864 for in-state students and $15,144 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,337 and Aaniiih Nakoda College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,600 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 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | $2,410 | $2,410 | - | $3,600 |
| Montana State University | $7,727 | $29,604 | $8,083 | $31,337 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 | $6,269 | $19,385 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $6,399 | $11,583 |
| Stone Child College | $2,645 | $2,645 | - | $3,610 |
| Average | $5,222 | $14,139 | $6,864 | $15,144 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,783 for state residents and $18,569 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,757 and Salish Kootenai College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,941.
| 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 |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Montana State University | $6,983 | $23,444 | $7,313 | $24,863 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $5,376 | $9,318 | $4,296 | $5,376 |
| Stone Child College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,828 | $18,813 | $6,783 | $18,569 |
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 $13,019 when a student lives on campus and $13,374 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 | - |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | - | - | $6,920 | $6,400 | - |
| Montana State University | $13,446 | $3,692 | $13,446 | $3,692 | - |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7,026 | $3,200 | $7,026 | $3,200 | - |
| Salish Kootenai College | $7,020 | $2,400 | $7,020 | $2,400 | - |
| Stone Child College | - | - | $7,880 | $6,970 | - |
| Average | $9,323 | $3,696 | $8,682 | $4,692 | - |