How Tuition Changes over Past 5 Years for Montana Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Montana Colleges is $21,571. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of Montana Colleges is increased by 5.85%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of Montana Colleges has increased by 18.12% from $18,262 to $21,571.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 14 schools in Montana Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 5 schools (35.7%) experienced tuition increases exceeding 20%, 7 schools (50%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 1 schools (7.1%) had moderate increases of 5% to 10%, and 1 schools (7.1%) experienced minimal increases under 5%.

  • 5 schools (35.7%) - Tuition increased by more than 20%
  • 7 schools (50%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 1 schools (7.1%) - Tuition increased by 5% to 10%
  • 1 schools (7.1%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%

You can check 2025 tuition & fees along with living costs and other college expenses at Montana Colleges tuition comparison table.

Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for Montana Colleges

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Tuition Inflation from 2020 to 2025 at Montana Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Inflation Rate
Blackfeet Community CollegeBrowning, MT$3,370$3,610
7.12%
$3,610$3,610$3,610 7.12%
Carroll CollegeHelena, MT$37,262$38,106
2.27%
$39,028
2.42%
$40,352
3.39%
$41,484
2.81%
11.33%
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT$19,310$19,352
0.22%
$19,924
2.96%
$21,347
7.14%
$22,897
7.26%
18.58%
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem, MT$2,410$2,410$2,410$3,600
49.38%
$3,080
14.44%
27.80%
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MT$26,662$26,662$27,606
3.54%
$29,018
5.11%
$30,448
4.93%
14.20%
Montana Technological UniversityButte, MT$22,561$22,509
0.23%
$23,142
2.81%
$24,667
6.59%
$26,094
5.79%
15.66%
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT$27,104$28,264
4.28%
$29,604
4.74%
$31,337
5.85%
$33,287
6.22%
22.81%
The University of MontanaMissoula, MT$27,256$28,476
4.48%
$29,634
4.07%
$31,622
6.71%
$33,671
6.48%
23.54%
Montana State University-NorthernHavre, MT$18,665$18,665$18,665$18,665$21,875
17.20%
17.20%
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT$30,586$31,335
2.45%
$32,252
2.93%
$33,252
3.10%
$35,582
7.01%
16.33%
Salish Kootenai CollegePablo, MT$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583-
The University of Montana-WesternDillon, MT$17,209$17,190
0.11%
$17,698
2.96%
$19,039
7.58%
$20,130
5.73%
16.97%
Montana Bible CollegeBillings, MT$9,040$9,425
4.26%
$10,090
7.06%
$13,600
34.79%
$14,640
7.65%
61.95%
Stone Child CollegeBox Elder, MT$2,645$2,645$2,645$3,610
36.48%
$3,610 36.48%
Average$18,262$18,588
1.79%
$19,135
2.94%
$20,379
6.50%
$21,571
5.85%
18.12%
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Montana Colleges

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