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.
SKC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $6,399 |
$11,583 | $9,420 |
2023-2024 | $6,399 | $11,583 | $9,420 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On 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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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $141 | $285 |
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2023-2024 | $141 | $285 |
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2024-2025 | $141 | $285 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $183 | $329 |
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2023-2024 | $146 | $190 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Salish Kootenai College | $6,399 | $11,583 |
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Montana State University | $8,083 | $31,337 |
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The University of Montana | $8,152 | $31,622 |
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Montana State University Billings | $6,706 | $21,347 |
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Montana Technological University | $8,050 | $24,730 |
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The University of Montana-Western | $6,430 | $19,038 |