Paying for Montana State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,083 4.61%	$31,337 5.85%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,313 4.73%	$24,863 6.05%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Montana State University (MSU) are $8,083 for Montana residents and $31,337 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at MSU.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,742. It could cover 18.32% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,929 for Montana residents and $44,183 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MSU's 4-year tuition is $34,152 for Montana residents and $136,294 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,067 for Montana residents and $218,209 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Montana State University is $8,083 for Montana residents and $31,337 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.61% for Montana residents and increased by 5.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MSU is $8,455 for Montana residents and $33,171 for out-of-state students, a 5.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,727	$29,604	$15,350
2023-2024	$8,083	$31,337	$17,138
Change % 2023-2024	4.61%	5.85%	11.65%
2024-2025	$8,455	$33,171	$19,134

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,313 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,863. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MSU is $7,659 for Montana residents and $26,368 for out-of-state students , a 6.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,983	$23,444	$15,350
2023-2024	$7,313	$24,863	$17,138
Change % 2023-2024	4.73%	6.05%	11.65%
2024-2025	$7,659	$26,368	$19,134

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $252 for Montana residents and $1,210 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $303 for Montana residents and $1,264 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$243	$1,141
	2023-2024	$252	$1,210
	2024-2025	$261	$1,283
Graduate	2022-2023	$291	$1,193
	2023-2024	$303	$1,264
	2024-2025	$315	$1,339

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,138. The Living costs increased by 11.65% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,671 for state residents and $49,925 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,671 for state residents and $49,925 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,083
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$31,337
Room & Board	$13,446	$13,446
Personal Expenses	$3,692	$3,692
Books & Supplies	$1,450
COA (In-State)	$26,671	$26,671
COA (Out-of-State)	$49,925	$49,925

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSU is $34,152 for Montana residents and $136,294 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,261	$8,443	$8,629	$8,819	$34,152
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,395	$33,489	$34,620	$35,789	$136,294
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,443	$8,629	$8,819	$9,013	$34,904
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,489	$34,620	$35,789	$36,998	$140,897
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,629	$8,819	$9,013	$9,212	$35,672
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,620	$35,789	$36,998	$38,247	$145,655
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,819	$9,013	$9,212	$9,414	$36,458
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,789	$36,998	$38,247	$39,539	$150,573
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,013	$9,212	$9,414	$9,622	$37,261
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,998	$38,247	$39,539	$40,874	$155,658

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,067 for Montana residents and $218,209 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,574	$28,512	$29,485	$30,496	$116,067
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$51,708	$53,558	$55,476	$57,467	$218,209
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,512	$29,485	$30,496	$31,546	$120,039
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$53,558	$55,476	$57,467	$59,531	$226,032
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,485	$30,496	$31,546	$32,636	$124,164
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$55,476	$57,467	$59,531	$61,672	$234,146
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,496	$31,546	$32,636	$33,769	$128,447
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$57,467	$59,531	$61,672	$63,893	$242,563
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,546	$32,636	$33,769	$34,945	$132,896
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$59,531	$61,672	$63,893	$66,198	$251,294

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $93,099 for Montana residents and $195,241 for out-of-state students.

MSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,832	$22,770	$23,743	$24,754	$93,099
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,966	$47,816	$49,734	$51,725	$195,241
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,770	$23,743	$24,754	$25,804	$97,071
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,816	$49,734	$51,725	$53,789	$203,064
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,743	$24,754	$25,804	$26,894	$101,196
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,734	$51,725	$53,789	$55,930	$211,178
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,754	$25,804	$26,894	$28,027	$105,479
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,725	$53,789	$55,930	$58,151	$219,595
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,804	$26,894	$28,027	$29,203	$109,928
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$53,789	$55,930	$58,151	$60,456	$228,326

	In-State	Out-of-State
Montana State University	$8,083	$31,337
University of Idaho	$8,816	$29,784
Idaho State University	$8,356	$27,466
Portland State University	$10,617	$28,257
University of Northern Colorado	$11,528	$25,940
Weber State University	$6,391	$17,084