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Montana Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 31 colleges in Montana - 17 public and 14 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in Montana State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
Montana Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of Montana universities and colleges in 2020 is $20,393 for Montana residents and $26,240 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for Montana Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $5,282$11,128 $6,703$20,365
Books & Supplies$2,722$2,722
Room & Board$12,389$12,389
COA$20,393$26,240$21,815$35,477
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Montana State, 31 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Montana colleges is $5,282 for Montana residents and $11,128 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The Montana tuition & fees have risen 1.66% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $5,491$17,098 $3,402$6,483 $21,103$2,670
2017 $5,567$17,688 $3,546$6,372 $20,259$3,010
2018 $5,875$18,177 $3,672$6,584 $21,142$3,010
2019 $6,025$18,609 $3,741$6,749 $25,202$3,010
2020 $6,622$18,918 $3,942$5,675 $21,412$3,370
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Montana Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Carroll College$36,280
Rocky Mountain College$29,552
University of Providence$26,242
The University of Montana$26,218
Montana State University$25,855

Inexpensive Montana Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Stone Child College$2,645
Salish Kootenai College$6,399
Montana Bible College$8,586
The University of Montana-Western$17,187
Montana State University-Northern$18,665
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In Montana State, 8 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of Montana colleges in 2020 is $6,703 for Montana residents and $20,365 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 101.17% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Montana Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $6,213$18,611$23,207
2017 $6,262$19,121$24,120
2018 $6,472$19,218$34,345
2019 $6,668$20,130$25,204
2020 $6,703$20,365$23,440
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in Montana

Rocky Mountain College$34,605
The University of Montana$21,958
Montana State University$20,282
Montana State University-Northern$20,145
Montana State University Billings$20,059

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in Montana

Carroll College$12,275
University of Providence$14,000
Montana Technological University$19,383
Montana State University Billings$20,059
Montana State University-Northern$20,145
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of Montana colleges in 2020 is $2,722. The books & supplies costs rose 227.30% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for Montana Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,040
2017$1,105
2018$1,112
2019$1,198
2020$2,722
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of Montana colleges in 2020 is $12,389 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $12,481 living off campus. 14 schools have on-campus living facilities in Montana State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 100.78% and off-campus costs rose 101.44% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for Montana Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$10,068$11,113
2017$10,820$11,212
2018$11,367$11,431
2019$12,293$12,304
2020$12,389$12,481
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For