How much has WMC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 32.48% from 2012 ($25,905), where WMC's current cost is $34,320. In 2024, the COA is increased by 7.89% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $14,625 (2012) to $19,038 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 40.69% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from - (year 2012) to $1,930 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at The University of Montana-Western.
WMC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Montana's average increase rate of 10.35%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for The University of Montana-Western over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 32.48% for that period where the last year costs were $34,320. 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).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 40.69% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $19,038. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at The University of Montana-Western over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$4,721$14,625-
2013-14$4,749$15,060 2.97%
2014-15$4,761$15,491 2.86%
2015-16$4,835$15,994 3.25%
2016-17$4,893$16,497 3.14%
2017-18$5,502$16,716 1.33%
2018-19$5,717$17,179 2.77%
2019-20$5,725$17,187 0.05%
2020-21$5,747$17,209 0.13%
2021-22$5,726$17,190 -0.11%
2022-23$5,873$17,698 2.96%
2023-24$6,430$19,038 7.57%
The University of Montana-Western Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has increased 29.73% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$925-
2013-14$925 0.00%
2014-15$925 0.00%
2015-16$850 -8.11%
2016-17$850 0.00%
2017-18$850 0.00%
2018-19$850 0.00%
2019-20$700 -17.65%
2020-21$800 14.29%
2021-22$924 15.50%
2022-23$1,300 40.69%
2023-24$1,200 -7.69%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 24.59% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 23.55% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at The University of Montana-Western.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$10,355$10,355-
2013-14$10,320$10,320 -0.34%
2014-15$10,366$10,366 0.45%
2015-16$10,832$10,832 4.50%
2016-17$11,132$11,132 2.77%
2017-18$12,076$12,076 8.48%
2018-19$14,424$14,424 19.44%
2019-20$11,274$11,274 -21.84%
2020-21$11,880$11,880 5.38%
2021-22$11,880$11,880 0.00%
2022-23$12,811$13,431 7.84%
2023-24$14,082$14,082 9.92%
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