Paying for Montana State University
The 2022 tuition & fees of Montana State University (MSU) are $7,528 for Montana residents and $28,264 for out-of-state students. Its tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($24,462 - public Research University (high research activity)) based on out-of-state tuition rate.
60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $6,737. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,549 for Montana residents and $37,285 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
For the students who are admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $30,745 for Montana residents and $121,474 for out-of-state students. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $95,247 for Montana residents and $185,975 for out-of-state students for four(4) years.
According to MSU bursar/financial aid office, the projected 2023 tuition & fees is $7,726 for Montana residents and $29,603 for out-of-state students. It is 4.74% higher than the current tuition rate based on the out-of-state tuition.
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Montana State University is $7,528 for Montana residents and $28,264 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.13% for Montana residents and increased by 4.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,075) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($24,462 - public Research University (high research activity)).
The 2023 projected undergraduate tuition & fees for MSU is $7,726 for Montana residents and $29,603 for out-of-state students. It is a 4.7% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.
It has been risen by 2.13% for Montana residents and increased by 4.28% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,308. The Living costs increased by 0.49% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $7,371 | $27,104 | $14,238 |
| 2021-2022 | $7,528 | $28,264 | $14,308 |
| 2022-2023 | $7,726 | $29,603 | $14,378 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 2.63% | 4.74% | 0.49% |
*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the MSU directly. See the MSU bursar/financial aid page for more information.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,805 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,391 for the academic year 2021-2022. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,332) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($22,809 - public Research University (high research activity)).
The 2023 estimated tuition & fees at MSU is $6,983 for Montana residents and $23,444 for out-of-state students. It is a 4.7% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $6,650 | $21,446 | $14,238 |
| 2021-2022 | $6,805 | $22,391 | $14,308 |
| 2022-2023 | $6,983 | $23,444 | $14,378 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 2.62% | 4.70% | 0.49% |
*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the MSU directly. See the MSU bursar/financial aid page for more information.
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 MSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $477 for Montana residents and $1,329 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $283 for Montana residents and $1,136 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $358 | $1,180 |
| 2021-2022 | $477 | $1,329 | |
| 2022-2023 | $636 | $1,497 | |
| Graduate | 2020-2021 | $283 | $1,092 |
| 2021-2022 | $283 | $1,136 | |
| 2022-2023 | $283 | $1,182 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $38,000 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $48,900 for Montana State University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $38,000 | $41,800 | $33,900 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $37,300 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $43,300 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $42,300 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $48,900 | $55,500 | $41,300 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Montana State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | $7,528 | $28,264 |
| Weber State University | $6,228 | $16,644 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,666 | $23,785 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,392 | $19,272 |
| Portland State University | $10,386 | $29,286 |
| Northern Arizona University | $11,896 | $26,642 |
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MSU?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSU is $30,745 for Montana residents and $121,474 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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $7,591 | $7,654 | $7,718 | $7,782 | $30,745 |
| Out-of-State | $29,082 | $29,923 | $30,789 | $31,680 | $121,474 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $7,654 | $7,718 | $7,782 | $7,847 | $31,001 |
| Out-of-State | $29,923 | $30,789 | $31,680 | $32,596 | $124,988 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $7,718 | $7,782 | $7,847 | $7,912 | $31,259 |
| Out-of-State | $30,789 | $31,680 | $32,596 | $33,539 | $128,604 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $7,782 | $7,847 | $7,912 | $7,978 | $31,520 |
| Out-of-State | $31,680 | $32,596 | $33,539 | $34,510 | $132,325 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $7,847 | $7,912 | $7,978 | $8,045 | $31,783 |
| Out-of-State | $32,596 | $33,539 | $34,510 | $35,508 | $136,154 |
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 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $95,247 for Montana residents and $185,975 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Montana State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $23,494 | $23,705 | $23,917 | $24,131 | $95,247 |
| Out-of-State | $44,985 | $45,974 | $46,988 | $48,029 | $185,975 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $23,705 | $23,917 | $24,131 | $24,347 | $96,100 |
| Out-of-State | $45,974 | $46,988 | $48,029 | $49,097 | $190,087 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $23,917 | $24,131 | $24,347 | $24,566 | $96,961 |
| Out-of-State | $46,988 | $48,029 | $49,097 | $50,193 | $194,306 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $24,131 | $24,347 | $24,566 | $24,786 | $97,831 |
| Out-of-State | $48,029 | $49,097 | $50,193 | $51,318 | $198,636 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $24,347 | $24,566 | $24,786 | $25,009 | $98,709 |
| Out-of-State | $49,097 | $50,193 | $51,318 | $52,473 | $203,080 |
Last year, 60% 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 $68,299 for Montana residents and $159,027 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Montana State University.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $16,757 | $16,968 | $17,180 | $17,394 | $68,299 |
| Out-of-State | $38,248 | $39,237 | $40,251 | $41,292 | $159,027 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $16,968 | $17,180 | $17,394 | $17,610 | $69,152 |
| Out-of-State | $39,237 | $40,251 | $41,292 | $42,360 | $163,139 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $17,180 | $17,394 | $17,610 | $17,829 | $70,013 |
| Out-of-State | $40,251 | $41,292 | $42,360 | $43,456 | $167,358 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $17,394 | $17,610 | $17,829 | $18,049 | $70,883 |
| Out-of-State | $41,292 | $42,360 | $43,456 | $44,581 | $171,688 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $17,610 | $17,829 | $18,049 | $18,272 | $71,761 |
| Out-of-State | $42,360 | $43,456 | $44,581 | $45,736 | $176,132 |
Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Montana State University.
Montana State University 2022 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $7,528 | $1,450 | $14,308 | $28,264 | $1,450 | $14,308 |
| Graduate | $6,805 | $1,450 | $14,308 | $22,391 | $1,450 | $14,308 |
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