Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Salish Kootenai College is $6,399 for Montana residents and $11,583 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($3,853) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $4,414.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SKC is $6,399 for Montana residents and $11,583 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $9,420. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Montana schools with tuition changes from last year at Montana colleges tuition change page.
SKC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,399 $11,583$9,420
2023-2024$6,399$11,583$9,420
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Salish Kootenai College - COA
Salish Kootenai College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Salish Kootenai College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $4,296 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $5,376 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($5,858) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $6,076.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SKC is $3,433 for Montana residents and $3,102 for out-of-state students which is a 42.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
SKC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,376 $9,318$9,420
2023-2024$4,296$5,376$9,420
Change % 2023-2024-20.09%-42.31%
2024-2025$3,433$3,102$9,420
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Salish Kootenai College - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

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 SKC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $141 for Montana residents and $285 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $146 for Montana residents and $190 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$141$285
2023-2024$141$285
2024-2025$141$285
Graduate2022-2023$183$329
2023-2024$146$190
2024-2025$116$110
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Salish Kootenai College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Salish Kootenai College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Salish Kootenai College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Salish Kootenai College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Salish Kootenai College$6,399$11,583
Montana State University$8,083$31,337
The University of Montana$8,152$31,622
Montana State University Billings$6,706$21,347
Montana Technological University$8,050$24,730
The University of Montana-Western$6,430$19,038

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SKC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SKC is $25,596 for Montana residents and $46,332 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salish Kootenai College have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$6,399$6,399$6,399$6,399$25,596
Out-of-State$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$46,332
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$6,399$6,399$6,399$6,399$25,596
Out-of-State$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$46,332
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$6,399$6,399$6,399$6,399$25,596
Out-of-State$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$46,332
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$6,399$6,399$6,399$6,399$25,596
Out-of-State$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$46,332
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$6,399$6,399$6,399$6,399$25,596
Out-of-State$11,583$11,583$11,583$11,583$46,332

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

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 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $69,276 for Montana residents and $90,012 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salish Kootenai College have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Salish Kootenai College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,319$17,319$17,319$17,319$69,276
Out-of-State$22,503$22,503$22,503$22,503$90,012
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,319$17,319$17,319$17,319$69,276
Out-of-State$22,503$22,503$22,503$22,503$90,012
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,319$17,319$17,319$17,319$69,276
Out-of-State$22,503$22,503$22,503$22,503$90,012
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,319$17,319$17,319$17,319$69,276
Out-of-State$22,503$22,503$22,503$22,503$90,012
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,319$17,319$17,319$17,319$69,276
Out-of-State$22,503$22,503$22,503$22,503$90,012

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% 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 $42,204 for Montana residents and $62,940 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Salish Kootenai College have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated net price is the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Salish Kootenai College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$10,551$10,551$10,551$10,551$42,204
Out-of-State$15,735$15,735$15,735$15,735$62,940
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,551$10,551$10,551$10,551$42,204
Out-of-State$15,735$15,735$15,735$15,735$62,940
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,551$10,551$10,551$10,551$42,204
Out-of-State$15,735$15,735$15,735$15,735$62,940
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,551$10,551$10,551$10,551$42,204
Out-of-State$15,735$15,735$15,735$15,735$62,940
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,551$10,551$10,551$10,551$42,204
Out-of-State$15,735$15,735$15,735$15,735$62,940

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 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 Salish Kootenai College.
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Salish Kootenai College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,399$1,500$9,420$11,583$1,500 $9,420
Graduate$4,296 $1,500$9,420$5,376 $1,500$9,420

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