How much has Montana State University-Northern's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 11.94% from 2014 ($27,703), where Montana State University-Northern's current cost is $31,011. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.29% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $17,105 (2014) to $19,385 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.55% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $18,564 (year 2014) to $20,255 (year 2024).

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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Montana State University-Northern over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 11.94% for that period where the last year costs were $31,011. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2014-15	$15,864	$27,703	$17,166	$29,005	-
2015-16	$16,029	$28,108	$17,229	$29,308	1.46%
2016-17	$16,071	$28,381	$17,271	$29,581	0.97%
2017-18	$16,731	$29,041	$17,761	$30,071	2.33%
2018-19	$17,025	$29,735	$18,055	$30,765	2.39%
2019-20	$17,025	$29,735	$18,255	$30,965
2020-21	$17,025	$29,735	$18,255	$30,965
2021-22	$17,025	$29,735	$18,255	$30,965
2022-23	$17,025	$29,735	$18,255	$30,965
2023-24	$17,895	$31,011	$17,895	$31,011	4.29%

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.55% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $19,385. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Montana State University-Northern over last the 10 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Graduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2014-15	$5,266	$17,105	$6,726	$18,564	-
2015-16	$5,329	$17,408	$6,789	$18,867	1.77%
2016-17	$5,371	$17,681	$6,831	$19,141	1.57%
2017-18	$5,861	$18,171	$7,034	$18,171	2.77%
2018-19	$5,955	$18,665	$7,201	$20,255	2.72%
2019-20	$5,955	$18,665	$7,201	$20,255	0.00%
2020-21	$5,955	$18,665	$7,201	$20,255	0.00%
2021-22	$5,955	$18,665	$7,201	$20,255	0.00%
2022-23	$5,955	$18,665	$7,201	$20,255	0.00%
2023-24	$6,269	$19,385	$7,201	$20,255	3.86%

Montana State University-Northern Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2014-15	$1,200	-
2015-16	$1,200	0.00%
2016-17	$1,200	0.00%
2017-18	$1,200	0.00%
2018-19	$1,400	16.67%
2019-20	$1,400	0.00%
2020-21	$1,400	0.00%
2021-22	$1,400	0.00%
2022-23	$1,400	0.00%
2023-24	$1,400	0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 8.81% when a student lives on-campus facilities and -4.43% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Montana State University-Northern.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2014-15	$9,398	$10,700	-
2015-16	$9,500	$10,700	1.09%
2016-17	$9,500	$10,700
2017-18	$9,670	$10,700	1.79%
2018-19	$9,670	$10,700
2019-20	$9,670	$10,900
2020-21	$9,670	$10,900
2021-22	$9,670	$10,900
2022-23	$9,670	$10,900
2023-24	$10,226	$10,226	5.75%

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How much has Montana State University-Northern's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes