For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Montana-Western is $5,874 for Montana residents and $17,698 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.58% for Montana residents and increased by 2.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,663) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,727.
The 2024 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WMC is $6,026 for Montana residents and $18,221 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2023's rate.
It has been risen by 2.58% for Montana residents and increased by 2.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,811 for year 2023. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.84% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 2.65% compared to the previous year.
WMC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2021-2022 | $5,726 |
$17,190 | $11,880 |
2022-2023 | $5,874 | $17,698 | $12,811 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 2.58% | 2.96% | 7.84% |
2023-2024 | $6,026 | $18,221 | $13,815 |
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 WMC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $194 for Montana residents and $684 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2021-2022 | $189 | $664 |
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2022-2023 | $194 | $684 |
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2023-2024 | $199 | $705 |
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table compares the tuition & fees between The University of Montana-Western and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between The University of Montana-Western and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
The University of Montana-Western | $5,874 | $17,698 |
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Montana State University | $7,727 | $29,604 |
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The University of Montana | $7,719 | $29,634 |
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Montana State University Billings | $6,198 | $19,924 |
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Montana Technological University | $7,580 | $23,210 |
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Montana State University-Northern | $5,955 | $18,665 |