Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,593 when living on campus and $19,362 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,670 when living on campus and $26,439 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 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $1,500 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $6,430 | $19,038 | $1,200 | $14,082 | $14,082 |
| Montana Bible College | $13,600 | $700 | $10,300 | $10,300 | |
| Stone Child College | - | $3,610 | $1,300 | - | $14,850 |
| Average | $6,366 | $13,443 | $1,220 | $11,007 | $11,776 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,366 for in-state students and $13,443 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.77% 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 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 | $6,399 | $11,583 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $5,874 | $17,698 | $6,430 | $19,038 |
| Montana Bible College | $10,090 | $13,600 | ||
| Stone Child College | $2,645 | $2,645 | - | $3,610 |
| Average | $5,218 | $12,136 | $6,366 | $13,443 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,749 for state residents and $12,816 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -13.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Montana State University-Northern requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,686 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-Northern | $7,201 | $20,255 | $7,201 | $20,255 |
| Salish Kootenai College | $5,376 | $9,318 | $4,296 | $5,376 |
| The University of Montana-Western | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Montana Bible College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Stone Child College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,289 | $14,787 | $5,749 | $12,816 |
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 $11,007 when a student lives on campus and $11,776 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 | - |
| Salish Kootenai College | $7,020 | $2,400 | $7,020 | $2,400 | - |
| The University of Montana-Western | $9,104 | $4,978 | $9,104 | $4,978 | - |
| Montana Bible College | $8,500 | $1,800 | $8,500 | $1,800 | - |
| Stone Child College | - | - | $7,880 | $6,970 | - |
| Average | $7,913 | $3,095 | $7,906 | $3,870 | - |