collageThe Montana University System and the Board of Regents of Higher Education approves all student fee charges. Fees are subject to change at any time.
Students are personally responsible for meeting their financial obligations at the times stated in the term calendar. A student’s registration is not complete until all fees are paid.
All students are urged to safeguard their personal funds by establishing checking accounts. It is most helpful for a student to be able to write checks for exact amounts for fees, room and board, and other necessary expenses. A local bank account is also good identification while on campus.
Student charges and refunds are posted under the student’s name, not the parent’s. Therefore, all fee statements and bill notifications are emailed to the student, not the parents. Student refunds are Direct Deposited or mailed to the student if the student has not signed up for Direct Deposit. (Exception: Refund checks generated as a result of a Parent PLUS loan are mailed to the parents unless the Financial Aid Office has written authorization to disburse the funds to the student.)
A check presented to MSU which is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds or other reasons may cause the cancellation of a student’s registration, reporting to federal agencies, and/or a request to terminate room and board. A returned check service charge of $25 is assessed for all returned checks.
Estimated Expenses
2020/2021 Montana State University Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a full-time load (12 or more credits) for fall and spring semesters, 2020/2021. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program or course fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Undergraduate Resident Students
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees1 | $3,685 | $7,770 |
| Room/Board2 | $5,200 | $10,400 |
| Books/Supplies3 | $725 | $1,450 |
| Miscellaneous 3 | $1,919 | $3,838 |
| Total | $11,564 | $23,128 |
Undergraduate Non-Resident Students
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees1 | $13,700 | $27,400 |
| Room/Board2 | $5,200 | $10,400 |
| Books/Supplies3 | $725 | $1,450 |
| Miscellaneous 3 | $1,919 | $3,838 |
| Total | $21,579 | $43,158 |
| 1 | MSU’s undergraduate tuition rate applies to undergraduate students at all class levels (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior). There is not a higher rate for Junior and Senior students. These figures do not include the health insurance fee which is required of students who do not have their own health insurance coverage. |
| 2 | For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle. |
| 3 | The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum. |
| 4 | Miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances. |
2020/2021 Gallatin College Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a half time load (11 or less credits) for fall and spring semesters, 2019/2020. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Undergraduate Resident Students: Gallatin College
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $1,313 | $2,626 |
| Room/Board1 | $5,050 | $10,100 |
| Books/Supplies2 | $544 | $1,088 |
| Miscellaneous 3 | $1,919 | $3,838 |
| Total | $8,861 | $17,722 |
Undergraduate Non-Resident Students: Gallatin College
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $4,890 | $9,780 |
| Room/Board1 | $5,050 | $10,100 |
| Books/Supplies2 | $544 | $1,088 |
| Miscellaneous3 | $1,919 | $3,838 |
| Total | $12,438 | $24,800 |
| 1 | For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle. |
| 2 | The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum. |
| 3 | Miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances. |
2020/2021 Montana State University Graduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated average costs for a graduate student enrolled in 7 or more credits for both fall and spring semesters, 2020-2021. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program or course fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Graduate Resident Students
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
| Tuition/Fees1 | $2,704 | $5,408 |
| Room/Board2 | $5,050 | $10,100 |
| Books/Supplies3 | $564 | $1,128 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $4,419 | $8,838 |
| Total | $12,812 | $25,624 |
Graduate Non-Resident Students
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Semester | Academic Year |
| Tuition/Fees1 | $8,317 | $16,634 |
| Room/Board2 | $5,050 | $10,100 |
| Books/Supplies3 | $564 | $1,128 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $4,419 | $8,8838 |
| Total | $18,425 | $36,850 |
| 1 | These figures do not include a supplemental health insurance fee required of students who do not have proof of insurance coverage. |
| 2 | For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle |
| 3 | The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum. |
| 4 | Personal/miscellaneous/transportation and health insurance expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances. |
The Montana University System and the Board of Regents of Higher Education approves all student fee charges. Fees are subject to change at any time.
Students are personally responsible for meeting their financial obligations at the times stated in the term calendar. A student’s registration is not complete until all fees are paid.
All students are urged to safeguard their personal funds by establishing checking accounts. It is most helpful for a student to be able to write checks for exact amounts for fees, room and board, and other necessary expenses. A local bank account is also good identification while on campus.
Student charges and refunds are posted under the student’s name, not the parent’s. Therefore, all fee statements and bill notifications are emailed to the student, not the parents. Student refunds are Direct Deposited or mailed to the student if the student has not signed up for Direct Deposit. (Exception: Refund checks generated as a result of a Parent PLUS loan are mailed to the parents unless the Financial Aid Office has written authorization to disburse the funds to the student.)
A check presented to MSU which is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds or other reasons may cause the cancellation of a student’s registration, reporting to federal agencies, and/or a request to terminate room and board. A returned check service charge of $25 is assessed for all returned checks.
Estimated Expenses
2020/2021 Montana State University Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a full-time load (12 or more credits) for fall and spring semesters, 2020/2021. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program or course fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Undergraduate Resident Students
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees1 $3,685 $7,770
Room/Board2 $5,200 $10,400
Books/Supplies3 $725 $1,450
Miscellaneous 3 $1,919 $3,838
Total $11,564 $23,128
Undergraduate Non-Resident Students
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees1 $13,700 $27,400
Room/Board2 $5,200 $10,400
Books/Supplies3 $725 $1,450
Miscellaneous 3 $1,919 $3,838
Total $21,579 $43,158
1
MSU’s undergraduate tuition rate applies to undergraduate students at all class levels (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior). There is not a higher rate for Junior and Senior students. These figures do not include the health insurance fee which is required of students who do not have their own health insurance coverage.
2
For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle.
3
The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum.
4
Miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances.
2020/2021 Gallatin College Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a half time load (11 or less credits) for fall and spring semesters, 2019/2020. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Undergraduate Resident Students: Gallatin College
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees $1,313 $2,626
Room/Board1 $5,050 $10,100
Books/Supplies2 $544 $1,088
Miscellaneous 3 $1,919 $3,838
Total $8,861 $17,722
Undergraduate Non-Resident Students: Gallatin College
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees $4,890 $9,780
Room/Board1 $5,050 $10,100
Books/Supplies2 $544 $1,088
Miscellaneous3 $1,919 $3,838
Total $12,438 $24,800
1
For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle.
2
The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum.
3
Miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances.
2020/2021 Montana State University Graduate Cost of Attendance
The expenses shown below reflect estimated average costs for a graduate student enrolled in 7 or more credits for both fall and spring semesters, 2020-2021. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific program or course fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
Graduate Resident Students
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees1 $2,704 $5,408
Room/Board2 $5,050 $10,100
Books/Supplies3 $564 $1,128
Miscellaneous4 $4,419 $8,838
Total $12,812 $25,624
Graduate Non-Resident Students
Expenses-Cost of Attendance
Category Semester Academic Year
Category Semester Academic Year
Tuition/Fees1 $8,317 $16,634
Room/Board2 $5,050 $10,100
Books/Supplies3 $564 $1,128
Miscellaneous4 $4,419 $8,8838
Total $18,425 $36,850
1
These figures do not include a supplemental health insurance fee required of students who do not have proof of insurance coverage.
2
For on campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on a double room, 5 day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle
3
The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum.
4
Personal/miscellaneous/transportation and health insurance expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances.
| Residence Hall Social Fee, per semester, to defray costs of activities and projects | $15.00 |
| Late Payment assessed the first day after regular payment | $40.00 |
| Additional late fee after 15th day of class | $40.00 |
| Nursing Students | |
| Uniforms and shoes (estimate) | $200.00 |
| Exams given by special request | $2.50 to $55.00 |
| (May include Graduate Record, College Entrance and Placement, GED, Miller Analogy, Doppelt, and Minnesota Engineering exams.) | |
| Course Materials Fee | Consult the department |
| (For materials furnished in some courses offered by Departments of Animal and Range Science, Health and Human Development, Medical Science, Earth Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Education, Biology, Architecture, Microbiology, and Music.) | |
| Field Trip Fee | Consult the department |
| Program Fees | Consult the department or college |
| (Architecture, Art, College of Business, Engineering, MTA, Nursing, Math, Film, Music Technology, Veterinary Medicine) | |
| Returned Check Service Charge | $25.00 |
| I.D. Card Fee | $15.00 |
| Duplicate I.D. | $15.00 |
| Vehicle Registration for Students and Staff Varies per lot; minimum annual fee | $235.00 |
| Transcript Fee, charge per copy | $10.00 |
| Intensive English Language Fee (per credit) | $287.10 |
| Foreign Student Administrative Fee, per semester (including summer) | $125.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $40.00 |
| New Student Orientation Fee | |
| Freshman | $93.65 |
| Transfer | $78.00 |
| Graduate Student Training/Development Fee | $50.00 |
| In Absentia Registration Fee | $30.00 |
| Challenge Fee (per credit) | $30.00 |
| Distributed Learning Fee (per credit) | $45.00 |
| Residence Hall Prepayment | $300.00 |
| Student Teaching Fees | Consult the department |
| Living Learning Community Fee, per semester for students who live on an LLC floor in the Residence Halls | $50.00 |
| Graduate Student Audit Fee | $20.00 |
| Graduate Program of Study Filing Fee | $50.00 |
Special Fees and Charges
Application Fee
A $38 application fee must accompany all Undergraduate applications for admission. The Graduate Application fee is 60$. These fees are not refundable nor is it applied toward the payment of any other fee. The application fee is honored for one year from the semester for which the student is applying.
Additional Fees Paid by Out-of-State Students
Resident or non-resident status for fee purposes is determined by Montana statutes and regulations of the Board of Regents. A copy of these regulations may be obtained by visiting or writing the Office of Admissions.
Students of legal age and minors whose parents have not established residence for fee purposes are required to pay the non-resident fees. See Residency Requirements for Fee Purposes.
Non-matriculated Fees
An adult not regularly enrolled at Montana State University may, with permission of the instructor, register for a non-laboratory class upon the payment of the same fees as students enrolled for credit. The person so registering may not participate in class discussion or take examinations. Applications for non-matriculated enrollment should be made through the Registrar, who will provide a form for approval by the instructor.
Auditor’s Fee
Regularly enrolled students who register for courses without credit pay the same fees as students enrolled for credit.
Testing Fees
The Montana State University Testing Service administers certain testing and examination programs for which fees are charged. The fees are established by testing agencies (companies) other than MSU.
Nursing Students
Fee is used to offset the costs of nursing education such as equipment for learning resource centers (Simulation mannequins), clinical simulations, disposable equipment, faculty travel to distance sites for clinical supervision, and partial technical support for distant class deliver.
Costs for board, room and transportation will vary in relation to the facilities available in the community where assigned for upper division. If a student does not have a car, she/he must make arrangements for transportation.
Health Insurance
Students carrying six or more credits are automatically enrolled in the student insurance plan each semester. Students carrying fewer than six credits must contact the Student Insurance Office if they desire coverage. Students wishing to apply for exemption from the insurance plan must do so online.
Complete information on student insurance may be obtained from the Student Insurance Office in the Swingle Student Health Center.
Special Fees and Charges for Foreign Students
An additional administrative fee will be charged to all foreign students who come to the University.
Special Exemptions
Veterans Benefits
Benefits and Transaction Act of 2018
Montana State University does not impose any penalty, including assessment of late fees, deny access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or require a Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 recipient to borrow additional funds to cover the individual’s inability to meet his/her financial obligations to Montana State University due to the delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This applies only if the payments are not received within 90 days of the beginning of the term.
Students are required to provide documentation to ensure they are entitled to GI Bill benefits no later than the first day of the educational program in which they are enrolling.
The restriction on penalties would not apply in cases where the student owes an additional payment to Montana State University beyond the amount of the tuition and fee payment from VA to Montana State University.
VA Benefits & Transition ACT of 2018 Compliance Montana State University abides by Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. Our educational policy ensures that no penalty will be imposed including;
- The assessment of late fees.
- The denial of access to classes.
- Libraries or other institutional facilities.
- The requirements that a Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 recipient borrow additional funds to cover the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to a delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pending VA Payment
Allowing Veterans to Attend or Participate in Courses Pending VA Payment
Background
Section 103 of Public Law (PL) 115-407, ‘Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018,’ amends Title 38 US Code 3679 by adding a new subsection (e) that requires disapproval of courses of education, beginning August 1, 2019, at any educational institution that does not have a policy in place that will allow an individual to attend or participate in a course of education, pending VA payment, providing the individual submits a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33.
Pending Payment Compliance
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Montana State University adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Montana State University will not:
- Prevent the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
- Provide a written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies
Honorably Discharged Veteran Tuition Waiver
A veteran who meets all of the following conditions is eligible for a waiver of tuition:
- “Honorable” discharge (“General Under Honorable Conditions” will not be accepted) from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces for service on active duty for other than training purposes.
- A bonafide resident of Montana for tuition and fee purposes.
- At some time eligible for VA education benefits but benefits were exhausted or have expired (VEAP eligible veterans who withdrew a portion of their VEAP contribution before benefits expired are not eligible for the tuition waiver).
- Qualifies under one of the following:
- Served any time prior to May 8, 1975. Waiver available to all otherwise qualified undergraduate and graduate students; or
- Working on initial undergraduate degree and has been awarded an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or
- Working on initial undergraduate degree and received the Southwest Asia Service Medal for service in the Persian Gulf between August 2, 1990 and April 11, 1991; or
- Working on initial undergraduate degree and has been awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal; or served in a combat theater in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, and received either the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or the Iraq Campaign Medal.
Qualified recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Application for this waiver must be made through the MSU Office of Veterans’ Services, Montana State University, P.O. Box 173960, Bozeman, MT 59717-3960 at least two weeks before fee payment for the semester in which the recipient expects to qualify. Phone 406-994-3661 for additional information.
State Benefits
The tuition is waived at any of the units of the Montana University System for children of members of the United States armed forces who served on active duty during World War II, the Korean, Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts and who, at the time of entry into service, had legal residence in Montana and who were killed in action or who died as a result of injury, disease, or other disability incurred while in the service. Children who desire to study under the “War Orphans” educational law must enter any of the Montana University System institutions before the age of twenty-five to be eligible for a waiver of tuition. Application for the waiver of tuition must be made, well in advance of the date of anticipated enrollment, to the Commissioner of Higher Education (2500 Broadway, Helena, Montana 59620-3101), who will determine eligibility and notify the student and the Office of Financial Aid Services of the institution.
American Indian Tuition Waiver
Montana Residents of one-fourth American Indian blood or more, or enrolled members of a state or federally recognized Indian Tribe which is located within the boundaries of the State of Montana, are eligible for a tuition waiver upon demonstration of financial need. Contact Financial Aid Services for more information.
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver
In state tuition may be waived for Montana citizens who are (65) sixty-five years of age or older. The application for Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver may be found at www.montana.edu/wwwfa/forms.html or at Financial Aid Services located in Room 183 Strand Union Building (SUB). Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to Financial Aid Services for processing. A completed application is required for each semester of attendance.
Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver
Permanent staff employed at least three-quarter time for the entire term are eligible for a waiver of resident tuition for up to six credits. The Faculty & Staff Tuition Waiver Request form may be downloaded at www.montana.edu/wwwfa/forms.html These forms are also available at Financial Aid Services. Once this form is completed and signed by the required parties, it can be submitted to Financial Aid Services for processing. A completed application is required for each semester of attendance and due by the 15th class day. This waiver does not apply to self-supporting courses offered by Extended University.
Dependent Partial Tuition Waiver
Dependents of employees with five or more years of service employed at least three-quarter time are exempt from 50% of their resident tuition. The tuition waiver does not apply to non-credit, continuing education or other self-supporting courses. Dependents may utilize the tuition waiver to take courses in any two-year or certificate program, and to obtain a first baccalaureate degree at any unit of the Montana University System. Employees who utilize the faculty and staff tuition waiver are not eligible for a dependent tuition waiver during the same academic term. Only one dependent may utilize the dependent tuition waiver in an academic term. Electronic application instructions can be found at http://www.montana.edu/wwwfa/dptw.html.
Refund of Fees
Drop/Add
Students dropping courses during the first fifteen class days are currently given a full refund for those courses. Fees for courses dropped after the fifteenth class day will not be refunded. The drop refund policy is subject to change. For summer term, please see the refund schedule located here.
The health, dental, and athletic activity fees will not be refunded to students dropping to a credit load of less than seven credits if services have been provided.
University Withdrawal
Fees except those listed below will be refunded based upon a predetermined refund schedule unless otherwise required by the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended. The refund schedule for the full part of term is listed below. The detailed refund schedule which delineates the multiple parts of term (for students registered in courses within a specific part of term other than the full term can be found through the link below. The Office of Student Success records will establish the date used for refunding. Refunds will not be granted for withdrawals after the completion of the term.
Non-refundable fees are: registration fee, ID fee, orientation fee, late fee, tuition payment plan fees, social fees, foreign student fee, dorm deposit, new student fee, and transfer student fee.
If health and/or dental services have been provided, NO refunds of those fees will be given.
If health and/or dental services have NOT been provided, the refund amount will be based upon the following schedule:
| Days of Instruction | Percent Refunded |
|---|---|
| Registration Day | 100 |
| 1-5 | 90 |
| 6-10 | 75 |
| 11-15 | 50 |
| 16-on | 0 |
A detailed refund schedule including the details for alternative parts of term can be found at http://www.montana.edu/registrar/semesterwithdrawalrefundschedule.html
Financial Aid and Student Employment
Office of Financial Aid Services
The Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University administers federal, state, and institutional aid programs designed to help eligible students pay for their educational expenses. Amounts of awards vary and depend upon the student ’s financial need as well as the amount of funds available for distribution.
Understanding Costs
Montana State University graduate education is highly affordable and of great value. View both the regular graduate tuition and fee schedule and online graduate tuition and fee schedule.
Estimate of the total tuition and fees of a full 30 credit masters **
| Estimated total cost FT student (12 cr two semesters, 6 cr one semester) | Estimated total cost PT student (9 cr two semesters, 6 cr two semesters) | Average semester cost FT student (12 cr two semesters, 6 cr one semester) | Average semester cost PT student (9 cr two semesters, 6 cr two semesters) | |
| Resident of Montana | $10,701 | $11,048 | $3,567 | $2,762 |
| Eligible Western States and select programs*** | $15,317 | $15,664 | $5,106 | $3,916 |
| Non-resident | $35,363 | $35,710 | $11,788 | $8,927 |
For our online graduate programs, an estimate of the total tuition and fees of a full 30 credit masters
| Estimated total cost FT student (12 cr two semesters, 6 cr one semester) | Estimated total cost PT student (3 cr a semester for 10 semesters) | Average semester cost FT student (12 cr two semesters, 6 cr one semester) | Average semester cost PT student (3 cr a semester for 10 semesters) | |
| Resident of Montana | $10,035 | $10,245 | $3,345 | $1,025 |
| Non-resident | $13,003 | $13,213 | $4,334 | $1,321 |
Assistantships are a great deal. Students get a monthly stipend and their tuiton is almost always covered*.
Financing your graduate education:
- As a domestic student: http://www.montana.edu/financialaid/loans.html
- As an international student: http://www.montana.edu/gradschool/costs-international.html
We have partnered with the Council of Graduate Schools to develop a great resource (gradsense.org) to help you:
- Estimate the extra salary you may command with a graduate degree
- Plan a budget
- Negotiate your job offer at the end of graduate school
*If tuition is not covered, then it is charged at in-state rates
** Assumes master’s completion in 4-semesters (without a graduate assistantship), review the tuition & fee rates for online and face to face delivery: http://www.montana.edu/online/cost/
***WICHE graduate programs at MSU:
https://wrgpsavingsfinder.wiche.edu/school-details.php?schoolID=0011H00001Q1eK7QAJ
How much does it cost to attend?
In State Montana Resident Sticker Price
$22,813
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $1,671 |
| Room and Board | $10,300 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,738 |
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
$41,049
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $1,671 |
| Room and Board | $10,300 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,738 |
Residents of Montana pay an annual total price of $22,813 to attend Montana State University on a full time basis. This fee is comprised of $5,654 for tuition, $10,300 room and board, $1,450 for books and supplies and $1,671 for other fees.
Out of state residents are charged a total cost of $41,049 which is 79.9% higher than Montana residents. The tuition charge is $23,890 while room and board is $10,300, books and supplies are $1,450 and other fees come in at $1,671.All price data is sourced from the 2019/2020 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price
Net price is indicative of what it actually costs to attend Montana State University when typical grants and scholarships are considered. The net price varies by family income and financial need.
Average Net Price 2018/2019
$16,746
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $15,706 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $16,625 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,616 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,587 |
| $110,000+ | $21,840 |
The average reported annual net price for Montana State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $16,746 in 2018/2019. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
Financial Aid
78% of full-time undergrad Montana State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $6,382 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 40% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,174 and 5% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $16,752.
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grant and Scholarship Aid | $6,382 | 78% |
| Institutional Grants and Scholarships | $5,513 | 71% |
| Pell Grants | $4,603 | 20% |
| Other Federal Grants | $982 | 7% |
| State and Local Grants | $7,591 | 0% |
| Federal Student Loans | $5,174 | 40% |
| Other Student Loans | $16,752 | 5% |
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Montana State University, we’ve modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $49,956. The loan balance of $49,956 is a four year multiple of the $12,489 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $477 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 2.75%.
| Example Loan | $49,956 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 2.75% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $476.64 |
| Total Interest Paid | $7,240.24 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $57,196.24 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
$91,252
| Year | Montana Residents | Non Residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,813 | $41,049 |
| 2 | $23,090 | $41,548 |
| 3 | $23,371 | $42,053 |
| 4 | $23,655 | $42,564 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor’s degree and living expenses at Montana State University to be $91,252 – assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class
| Price Per Credit | 3 Credit Class | 4 Credit Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Residents | $353 | $1,059 | $1,412 |
| Out of State Residents | $1,125 | $3,375 | $4,500 |
Estimated cost for a class at Montana State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Montana State University versus other colleges
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
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