Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Montana. For state residents, the average COA is $24,655 when living on campus and $24,813 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,365 when living on campus and $45,522 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 | $1,450 | $17,138 | $17,138 |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $8,152 | $31,622 | $1,100 | $15,976 | $16,764 |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | $33,252 | $1,400 | $13,646 | $13,644 | |
| 4 | Montana Technological University | $8,050 | $24,730 | $1,260 | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | $6,706 | $21,347 | $1,700 | $15,290 | $15,290 |
| Average | $7,748 | $28,458 | $1,382 | $15,526 | $15,683 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Montana. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,748 for in-state students and $28,458 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Montana are increased by 5.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Montana, Rocky Mountain College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,252 and Montana State University Billings has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,347 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Montana State University | $7,727 | $29,604 | $8,083 | $31,337 |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $7,719 | $29,634 | $8,152 | $31,622 |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | $32,252 | $33,252 | ||
| 4 | Montana Technological University | $7,527 | $23,142 | $8,050 | $24,730 |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | $6,198 | $19,924 | $6,706 | $21,347 |
| Average | $7,293 | $26,911 | $7,748 | $28,458 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Montana. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,943 for state residents and $28,173 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Montana are increased by 12.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Montana, The University of Montana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,492 and Montana Technological University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,690.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Montana State University | $6,983 | $23,444 | $7,313 | $24,863 |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $7,244 | $25,266 | $9,580 | $35,314 |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | $34,398 | $35,635 | ||
| 4 | Montana Technological University | $6,193 | $19,980 | $6,560 | $21,270 |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | $7,750 | $22,234 | $8,320 | $23,781 |
| Average | $7,043 | $25,064 | $7,943 | $28,173 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Montana. 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 best schools in Montana is $15,526 when a student lives on campus and $15,683 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Montana State University | $13,446 | $3,692 | $13,446 | $3,692 | - |
| 2 | The University of Montana | $12,192 | $3,784 | $12,192 | $4,572 | - |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College | $9,576 | $4,070 | $9,574 | $4,070 | - |
| 4 | Montana Technological University | $11,530 | $4,048 | $11,530 | $4,048 | - |
| 5 | Montana State University Billings | $9,800 | $5,490 | $9,800 | $5,490 | - |
| Average | $11,309 | $4,217 | $11,308 | $4,374 | - | |
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