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Montana Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of Montana Colleges is $30,222 for undergraduate schools and $35,564 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$6,265$15,580 $1,152$13,490$13,350
Graduate$7,795$20,922 $1,152$13,490$13,350
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Montana Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana Colleges is $6,265 for in-state students and $15,580 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$6,265- $15,580-
Public Schools$6,265- $13,349-
4 Years or High$7,282- $24,577-
2-4 Years$5,248- $7,225-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $21,903-
4 Years or High-- $25,561-
2-4 Years-- $3,610-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Montana Colleges is $7,795 for in-state students and $20,922 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$5,964$1,831$19,183$1,739
Public Schools$5,964$1,831$19,508$1,728
Private Schools--$18,695$1,762
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of Montana Colleges is $13,490 and off-campus living costs is $13,350. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$9,808$3,681$9,131$4,219
Public Schools$9,991$3,968 $9,147$4,332
4 Years or High$10,516$4,199 $10,516$4,330
2-4 Years$9,202$3,622 $8,401$4,332
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$9,444$3,108 $9,084$3,901
4 Years or High$9,444$3,108 $8,944$3,508
2-4 Years-- $9,787$5,869
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Montana Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of Montana Colleges is $194 for in-state students and $565 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $317 for in-state students and $1,018 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
Montana Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$194$565 $317$1,018
Public Schools$194$489 $317$1,190
4 Years or High$247$961 $317$1,190
2-4 Years$140$231 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$781 -$804
4 Years or High-$913 -$804
2-4 Years-$120 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for Montana Colleges