Paying for The University of Montana-Western

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$6,431 9.48%	$19,039 7.58%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$1,930	$1,930

The 2024 tuition & fees of The University of Montana-Western (WMC) are $6,431 for Montana residents and $19,039 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. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at WMC.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,255. It could cover 27.60% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,458 for Montana residents and $29,066 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WMC's 4-year tuition is $27,480 for Montana residents and $80,842 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $95,419 for Montana residents and $148,782 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-Western is $6,431 for Montana residents and $19,039 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 9.48% for Montana residents and increased by 7.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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 WMC is $7,041 for Montana residents and $20,482 for out-of-state students, a 7.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WMC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,874	$17,698	$12,811
2023-2024	$6,431	$19,039	$14,082
Change % 2023-2024	9.48%	7.58%	9.92%
2024-2025	$7,041	$20,482	$15,479

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $1,930 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $1,930. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WMC is - for Montana residents and - for out-of-state students , a 100% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

WMC Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	-	-	$12,811
2023-2024	$1,930	$1,930	$14,082
Change % 2023-2024	-	-	9.92%
2024-2025	-	-	$15,479

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 WMC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $202 for Montana residents and $724 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $210.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$194	$682
	2023-2024	$202	$724
	2024-2025	$210	$769
Graduate	2022-2023	-	-
	2023-2024	$210	$210
	2024-2025	Not yet determined

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,082 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.92% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 7.35% compared to the previous year.

The WMC's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,713 for state residents and $34,321 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $21,713 for state residents and $34,321 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WMC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$6,431
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,039
Room & Board	$9,104	$9,104
Personal Expenses	$4,978	$4,978
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$21,713	$21,713
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,321	$34,321

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.

WMC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WMC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WMC is $27,480 for Montana residents and $80,842 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.

WMC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$6,602	$6,778	$6,958	$7,143	$27,480
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,497	$19,965	$20,445	$20,936	$80,842
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$6,778	$6,958	$7,143	$7,333	$28,211
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,965	$20,445	$20,936	$21,439	$82,785
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,958	$7,143	$7,333	$7,528	$28,961
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,445	$20,936	$21,439	$21,954	$84,774
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,143	$7,333	$7,528	$7,728	$29,731
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,936	$21,439	$21,954	$22,482	$86,811
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,333	$7,528	$7,728	$7,933	$30,522
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,439	$21,954	$22,482	$23,022	$88,897

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 $95,419 for Montana residents and $148,782 for out-of-state students.

WMC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,535	$23,390	$24,165	$24,968	$95,419
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,429	$36,578	$37,769	$39,005	$148,782
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,390	$24,282	$25,085	$25,917	$99,066
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,578	$37,769	$39,005	$40,288	$153,641
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,282	$25,212	$26,044	$26,906	$102,869
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,769	$39,005	$40,288	$41,619	$158,682
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,212	$26,182	$27,043	$27,936	$106,834
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,005	$40,288	$41,619	$43,001	$163,914
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,182	$27,193	$28,086	$29,011	$110,969
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,288	$41,619	$43,001	$44,437	$169,345

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% 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 $74,399 for Montana residents and $127,762 for out-of-state students.

WMC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,280	$18,135	$18,910	$19,713	$74,399
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,174	$31,323	$32,514	$33,750	$127,762
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,135	$19,027	$19,830	$20,662	$78,046
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,323	$32,514	$33,750	$35,033	$132,621
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,027	$19,957	$20,789	$21,651	$81,849
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,514	$33,750	$35,033	$36,364	$137,662
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,957	$20,927	$21,788	$22,681	$85,814
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,750	$35,033	$36,364	$37,746	$142,894
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,927	$21,938	$22,831	$23,756	$89,949
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,033	$36,364	$37,746	$39,182	$148,325

	In-State	Out-of-State
The University of Montana-Western	$6,431	$19,039
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
Montana State University-Northern	$5,955	$18,665