Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$5,726 $17,190$11,880
2022-2023$5,874$17,698$12,811
Change % 2022-20232.58%2.96%7.84%
2023-2024$6,026$18,221$13,815
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
The University of Montana-Western - COA
The University of Montana-Western - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
The University of Montana-Western - Room and Board Coost Chart
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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2021-2022$189$664
2022-2023$194$684
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 University of Montana-Western - Tuition per Credit Hour
The University of Montana-Western - Books and Supplies Costs
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-StateOut-of-State
The University of Montana-Western$5,874$17,698
Montana State University$7,727$29,604
The University of Montana$7,719$29,634
Montana State University Billings$6,198$19,924
Montana Technological University$7,580$23,210
Montana State University-Northern$5,955$18,665

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WMC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WMC is $23,871 for Montana residents and $72,079 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Montana-Western have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new 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 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$5,911$5,949$5,986$6,024$23,871
Out-of-State$17,826$17,954$18,084$18,215$72,079
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$5,949$5,986$6,024$6,063$24,022
Out-of-State$17,954$18,084$18,215$18,346$72,599
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$5,986$6,024$6,063$6,101$24,175
Out-of-State$18,084$18,215$18,346$18,478$73,123
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$6,024$6,063$6,101$6,140$24,328
Out-of-State$18,215$18,346$18,478$18,612$73,651
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$6,063$6,101$6,140$6,179$24,482
Out-of-State$18,346$18,478$18,612$18,746$74,183
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 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $85,958 for Montana residents and $134,166 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Montana-Western have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at The University of Montana-Western.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$20,557$21,157$21,602$22,060$85,958
Out-of-State$32,471$33,163$33,887$34,645$134,166
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,157$21,789$22,247$22,718$88,559
Out-of-State$33,163$33,887$34,645$35,441$137,136
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,789$22,455$22,926$23,410$91,303
Out-of-State$33,887$34,645$35,441$36,278$140,251
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,455$23,158$23,642$24,139$94,201
Out-of-State$34,645$35,441$36,278$37,159$143,524
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,158$23,901$24,398$24,910$97,266
Out-of-State$35,441$36,278$37,159$38,088$146,967
Last year, 84% 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 $68,978 for Montana residents and $117,186 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at The University of Montana-Western have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at The University of Montana-Western.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$16,312$16,912$17,357$17,815$68,978
Out-of-State$28,226$28,918$29,642$30,400$117,186
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,912$17,544$18,002$18,473$71,579
Out-of-State$28,918$29,642$30,400$31,196$120,156
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,544$18,210$18,681$19,165$74,323
Out-of-State$29,642$30,400$31,196$32,033$123,271
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,210$18,913$19,397$19,894$77,221
Out-of-State$30,400$31,196$32,033$32,914$126,544
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$18,913$19,656$20,153$20,665$80,286
Out-of-State$31,196$32,033$32,914$33,843$129,987

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 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 The University of Montana-Western.
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The University of Montana-Western 2023 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,874$1,300$12,811$17,698$1,300 $12,811

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