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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$14,546
($4,915)
Graduate
(in-state)
$21,535
($6,791)
Books & Supplies $1,150
On-Campus Living Costs $12,749
Off-Campus Living Costs $13,179

Average Costs of Attendance at Montana Colleges

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $28,445 when a student lives on campus and $28,875 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $4,915 for Montana residents and $14,546 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $12,749 when a student lives on campus and $13,179 when living off campus.
2022-2023 Average Cost of Attendance
Montana Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$18,814 (In-State)
$28,445 (Out-of-State)
$19,244 (In-State)
$28,875 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$4,915 (In-State)
$14,546 (Out-of-State)
$4,915 (In-State)
$14,546 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,150$1,150
Living Costs$12,749$13,179
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Montana Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges and universities is $4,915 for in-state students and $14,546 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.91% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Montana Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$4,734$4,787 $4,814$4,915
Out-Of-State$13,566$13,861 $14,135$14,546
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Montana Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges and universities is $6,791 for in-state students and $21,535 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -1.63% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Montana Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$6,703$6,805 $6,896$6,791
Out-Of-State$20,410$23,082 $21,891$21,535
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Montana Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of Montana colleges and universities is $1,150. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -1.06% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Montana Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
Books & Supplies$1,166$1,169 $1,163$1,150
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Montana Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of Montana colleges and universities is $12,749 when a student lives on campus and $13,179 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.15% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 4.91% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Living Costs
Montana Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
On-Campus$11,895$11,825 $12,125$12,749
Off-Campus$12,111$12,291 $12,562$13,179
[Chart] Living Costs - Montana Colleges