Paying for Montana State University-Northern

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,955	$18,665
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,201	$20,255

The 2024 tuition & fees of Montana State University-Northern (Montana State University-Northern) are $5,955 for Montana residents and $18,665 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2020 at Montana State University-Northern.

69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,937. It could cover 31.81% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,644 for Montana residents and $24,354 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Montana State University-Northern's 4-year tuition is $23,820 for Montana residents and $74,660 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $71,733 for Montana residents and $122,573 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-Northern is $5,955 for Montana residents and $18,665 for out-of-state students. The 2024 Montana State University-Northern tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana State University-Northern is $5,955 for Montana residents and $18,665 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

Montana State University-Northern Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,955	$18,665	$9,670
2023-2024	$5,955	$18,665	$10,226
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	5.75%
2024-2025	$5,955	$18,665	$10,814

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,201 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,255. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Montana State University-Northern is $7,201 for Montana residents and $20,255 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

Montana State University-Northern Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,201	$20,255	$9,670
2023-2024	$7,201	$20,255	$10,226
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	5.75%
2024-2025	$7,201	$20,255	$10,814

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 Montana State University-Northern. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $289 for Montana residents and $819 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $341 for Montana residents and $885 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$289	$819
	2023-2024	$289	$819
	2024-2025	$289	$819
Graduate	2022-2023	$341	$885
	2023-2024	$341	$885
	2024-2025	$341	$885

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,226 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.75% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 6.18% compared to the previous year.

The Montana State University-Northern's 2024 on-campus COA is $17,581 for state residents and $30,291 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $17,581 for state residents and $30,291 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Montana State University-Northern
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$5,955
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,665
Room & Board	$7,026	$7,026
Personal Expenses	$3,200	$3,200
Books & Supplies	$1,400
COA (In-State)	$17,581	$17,581
COA (Out-of-State)	$30,291	$30,291

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 Montana State University-Northern?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Montana State University-Northern is $23,820 for Montana residents and $74,660 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Montana State University-Northern have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

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.

Montana State University-Northern 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$23,820
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$74,660
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$23,820
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$74,660
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$23,820
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$74,660
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$23,820
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$74,660
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$5,955	$23,820
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$18,665	$74,660

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 $71,733 for Montana residents and $122,573 for out-of-state students.

Montana State University-Northern 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,720	$17,861	$18,004	$18,148	$71,733
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,430	$30,571	$30,714	$30,858	$122,573
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,861	$18,004	$18,148	$18,295	$72,308
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,571	$30,714	$30,858	$31,005	$123,148
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,004	$18,148	$18,295	$18,444	$72,891
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,714	$30,858	$31,005	$31,154	$123,731
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,148	$18,295	$18,444	$18,595	$73,482
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,858	$31,005	$31,154	$31,305	$124,322
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,295	$18,444	$18,595	$18,747	$74,081
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$31,005	$31,154	$31,305	$31,457	$124,921

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% 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 $47,985 for Montana residents and $98,825 for out-of-state students.

Montana State University-Northern 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,783	$11,924	$12,067	$12,211	$47,985
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,493	$24,634	$24,777	$24,921	$98,825
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,924	$12,067	$12,211	$12,358	$48,560
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$24,634	$24,777	$24,921	$25,068	$99,400
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,067	$12,211	$12,358	$12,507	$49,143
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,777	$24,921	$25,068	$25,217	$99,983
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,211	$12,358	$12,507	$12,658	$49,734
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,921	$25,068	$25,217	$25,368	$100,574
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,358	$12,507	$12,658	$12,810	$50,333
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,068	$25,217	$25,368	$25,520	$101,173

	In-State	Out-of-State
Montana State University-Northern	$5,955	$18,665
Montana State University	$8,083	$31,337
The University of Montana	$8,152	$31,622
Montana State University Billings	$6,706	$21,347
Montana Technological University	$7,993	$24,667
The University of Montana-Western	$6,431	$19,039