Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC). For state residents, the average COA is $27,826 when living on campus and $29,127 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,610 when living on campus and $45,911 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 | ||
| Northern Arizona University | $12,619 | $20,044 | $900 | $19,368 | $23,278 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $8,018 | $20,618 | $1,160 | $24,078 | $27,138 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $11,901 | $26,979 | $1,200 | $19,864 | $19,964 |
| Idaho State University | $8,610 | $27,720 | $1,000 | $13,812 | $14,581 |
| University of Idaho | $9,084 | $28,320 | $1,180 | $16,619 | $16,619 |
| 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 |
| Portland State University | $11,118 | $29,136 | $732 | $15,978 | $15,978 |
| Southern Utah University | $6,962 | $21,192 | $800 | $13,136 | $13,100 |
| Weber State University | $6,557 | $17,545 | $1,400 | $14,632 | $20,132 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,586 | $26,583 | $798 | $19,198 | $20,205 |
| Average | $9,133 | $25,918 | $1,206 | $17,486 | $18,787 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,133 for in-state students and $25,918 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC) are increased by 3.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC), Montana State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,784 and Weber State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,609 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Arizona University | $12,238 | $19,015 | $12,619 | $20,044 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $8,018 | $20,618 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $11,528 | $25,940 | $11,901 | $26,979 |
| Idaho State University | $8,356 | $27,466 | $8,610 | $27,720 |
| University of Idaho | $8,816 | $29,784 | $9,084 | $28,320 |
| Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $8,460 | $33,287 |
| The University of Montana | $8,152 | $31,622 | $8,552 | $33,671 |
| Portland State University | $10,617 | $28,257 | $11,118 | $29,136 |
| Southern Utah University | $6,770 | $20,586 | $6,962 | $21,192 |
| Weber State University | $6,391 | $17,084 | $6,557 | $17,545 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,353 | $25,892 | $8,586 | $26,583 |
| Average | $8,810 | $25,133 | $9,133 | $25,918 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,588 for state residents and $26,109 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC) are increased by 1.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC), The University of Montana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,451 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,688.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Arizona University | $12,547 | $22,077 | $13,023 | $19,306 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $9,036 | $18,540 | $9,542 | $19,622 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $14,788 | $25,426 | $15,376 | $26,446 |
| Idaho State University | $11,268 | $30,152 | $11,522 | $30,632 |
| University of Idaho | $10,548 | $29,784 | $10,816 | $30,052 |
| Montana State University | $7,313 | $24,863 | $7,661 | $26,370 |
| The University of Montana | $9,580 | $35,314 | $10,039 | $37,595 |
| Portland State University | $17,202 | $24,693 | $17,745 | $23,334 |
| Southern Utah University | $8,338 | $24,548 | $8,577 | $25,273 |
| Weber State University | $8,874 | $18,708 | $9,066 | $18,679 |
| Eastern Washington University | $13,757 | $29,102 | $14,106 | $29,892 |
| Average | $11,205 | $25,746 | $11,588 | $26,109 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC). 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 colleges in Big Sky Conference (BSC) is $17,486 when a student lives on campus and $18,787 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Arizona University | $14,432 | $4,936 | $18,342 | $4,936 | $4,936 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $19,174 | $4,904 | $21,042 | $6,096 | $5,704 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $16,154 | $3,710 | $16,254 | $3,710 | $3,520 |
| Idaho State University | $7,882 | $5,930 | $8,651 | $5,930 | $5,930 |
| University of Idaho | $11,243 | $5,376 | $11,243 | $5,376 | $5,376 |
| 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 |
| Portland State University | $13,728 | $2,250 | $13,728 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Southern Utah University | $9,236 | $3,900 | $9,200 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Weber State University | $9,572 | $5,060 | $15,072 | $5,060 | $4,060 |
| Eastern Washington University | $15,574 | $3,624 | $15,459 | $4,746 | $4,524 |
| Average | $13,073 | $4,413 | $14,163 | $4,624 | $4,460 |
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