The average tuition & fees of Montana colleges is $5,262 for Montana residents and $13,285 for students from other States.
Carroll College has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $40,352 and Aaniiih Nakoda College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $3,600.
For graduate programs,
Rocky Mountain College has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $33,252 and
The University of Montana-Western has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $19,039 in Montana.
The average COA of Montana 4-year colleges in 2024 is $21,301 for Montana residents and $33,361 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for Montana Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$6,325 | $18,386 |
$6,611 | $19,533 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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| Room & Board | $13,732 | $13,732 |
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| COA | $21,301 | $33,361 | $21,587 | $34,508 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Montana, 28 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges is $5,262 for Montana residents and $13,285 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Montana tuition & fees have risen 6.55% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Montana schools with tuition changes from last year at Montana colleges tuition change page.
2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$5,686 | $16,268 |
$3,965 | $7,350 |
$20,654 | - |
|---|
| 2021 |
$5,704 | $16,527 |
$4,036 | $8,261 |
$21,384 | - |
|---|
| 2022 |
$5,725 | $16,788 |
$4,069 | $8,467 |
$21,828 | - |
|---|
| 2023 |
$5,828 | $17,256 |
$4,168 | $8,706 |
$22,517 | - |
|---|
| 2024 |
$6,325 | $18,386 |
$4,391 | $9,112 |
$23,966 | - |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
10 Montana colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Montana colleges is $6,611 for Montana residents and $19,533 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 97.26% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$6,703 | $20,480 | $20,293 |
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| 2021 |
$6,805 | $20,923 | $26,680 |
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| 2022 |
$6,896 | $19,944 | $25,785 |
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| 2023 |
$6,791 | $20,083 | $24,439 |
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| 2024 |
$6,611 | $19,533 | $24,897 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Montana colleges in 2024 is $1,244. The books & supplies cost rose 102.41% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Montana Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
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| 2020 | $1,200 |
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| 2021 | $1,202 |
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| 2022 | $1,181 |
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| 2023 | $1,214 |
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| 2024 | $1,244 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Montana colleges in 2024 is $13,732 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $13,940 living off campus. 14 schools have on-campus living facilities in Montana State. The on-campus living cost rose 107.95% and off-campus cost rose 101.88% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Montana Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $12,007 | $12,700 |
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| 2021 | $11,856 | $12,875 |
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| 2022 | $12,107 | $13,090 |
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| 2023 | $12,721 | $13,683 |
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| 2024 | $13,732 | $13,940 |
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