by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Montana State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on MSU Bozeman costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Montana State University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $28,264 in 2020-2021. If you were a Montana resident, the yearly charges were $7,528.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $26,086 | $2,178 | $28,264 |
| In-State | $5,654 | $1,874 | $7,528 |
Montana State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Montana State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $28,264 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Montana State University was high when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Montana pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at MSU Bozeman pay about $7,528 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how MSU Bozeman compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Montana State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Montana State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.14% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $7,700 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at MSU Bozeman to be $15,489, and $31,332 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.19% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $30,680 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $62,645 for two years and $130,644 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU Bozeman.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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