Paying for The University of Montana

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,152 5.61%	$31,622 6.71%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,580 32.25%	$35,314 39.77%

The 2024 tuition & fees of The University of Montana (The University of Montana) are $8,152 for Montana residents and $31,622 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 The University of Montana.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,841. It could cover 15.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,387 for Montana residents and $43,857 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

The University of Montana's 4-year tuition is $34,453 for Montana residents and $137,786 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $108,530 for Montana residents and $211,863 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 The University of Montana is $8,152 for Montana residents and $31,622 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.61% for Montana residents and increased by 6.71% 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 The University of Montana is $8,609 for Montana residents and $33,743 for out-of-state students, a 6.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Montana Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,719	$29,634	$16,540
2023-2024	$8,152	$31,622	$15,976
Change % 2023-2024	5.61%	6.71%	-3.41%
2024-2025	$8,609	$33,743	$15,431

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,580 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $35,314. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at The University of Montana is $12,669 for Montana residents and $49,358 for out-of-state students , a 39.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Montana has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $26,983 for in-state and $54,449 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Montana School of Law page.

The University of Montana Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,244	$25,266	$16,540
2023-2024	$9,580	$35,314	$15,976
Change % 2023-2024	32.25%	39.77%	-3.41%
2024-2025	$12,669	$49,358	$15,431

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 The University of Montana. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $239 for Montana residents and $1,200 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $299 for Montana residents and $1,354 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$230	$1,132
	2023-2024	$239	$1,200
	2024-2025	$248	$1,272
Graduate	2022-2023	$287	$1,277
	2023-2024	$299	$1,354
	2024-2025	$312	$1,436

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,976 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 3.41% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 7.07% compared to the previous year.

The The University of Montana's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,228 for state residents and $48,698 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,016 for state residents and $49,486 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At The University of Montana
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,152
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$31,622
Room & Board	$12,192	$12,192
Personal Expenses	$3,784	$4,572
Books & Supplies	$1,100
COA (In-State)	$25,228	$26,016
COA (Out-of-State)	$48,698	$49,486

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.

The University of Montana Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at The University of Montana?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at The University of Montana is $34,453 for Montana residents and $137,786 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.

The University of Montana 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,333	$8,517	$8,706	$8,898	$34,453
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,714	$33,843	$35,011	$36,219	$137,786
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,517	$8,706	$8,898	$9,095	$35,216
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,843	$35,011	$36,219	$37,469	$142,542
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,706	$8,898	$9,095	$9,297	$35,996
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,011	$36,219	$37,469	$38,763	$147,462
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,898	$9,095	$9,297	$9,503	$36,793
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,219	$37,469	$38,763	$40,101	$152,552
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,095	$9,297	$9,503	$9,713	$37,608
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,469	$38,763	$40,101	$41,485	$157,818

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 $108,530 for Montana residents and $211,863 for out-of-state students.

The University of Montana 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,966	$26,727	$27,513	$28,324	$108,530
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,347	$52,053	$53,818	$55,645	$211,863
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,727	$27,513	$28,324	$29,160	$111,725
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$52,053	$53,818	$55,645	$57,534	$219,051
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,513	$28,324	$29,160	$30,024	$115,021
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,818	$55,645	$57,534	$59,490	$226,487
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,324	$29,160	$30,024	$30,914	$118,422
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$55,645	$57,534	$59,490	$61,512	$234,181
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,160	$30,024	$30,914	$31,833	$121,932
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$57,534	$59,490	$61,512	$63,605	$242,142

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 $89,166 for Montana residents and $192,499 for out-of-state students.

The University of Montana 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,125	$21,886	$22,672	$23,483	$89,166
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,506	$47,212	$48,977	$50,804	$192,499
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,886	$22,672	$23,483	$24,319	$92,361
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,212	$48,977	$50,804	$52,693	$199,687
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,672	$23,483	$24,319	$25,183	$95,657
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,977	$50,804	$52,693	$54,649	$207,123
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,483	$24,319	$25,183	$26,073	$99,058
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,804	$52,693	$54,649	$56,671	$214,817
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,319	$25,183	$26,073	$26,992	$102,568
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,693	$54,649	$56,671	$58,764	$222,778

	In-State	Out-of-State
The University of Montana	$8,152	$31,622
California State University-Sacramento	$7,602	$19,482
University of Idaho	$8,816	$29,784
Idaho State University	$8,356	$27,466
Portland State University	$10,617	$28,257
Southern Utah University	$6,770	$20,586