by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what The University of Montana - Western charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Montana Western cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at The University of Montana - Western for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,190 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $5,726 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,913 | $1,277 | $17,190 |
| In-State | $4,523 | $1,203 | $5,726 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does The University of Montana - Western cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $17,190 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, The University of Montana - Western is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Montana Western pay about $5,726 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how Montana Western compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | 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: The University of Montana - Western Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state The University of Montana - Western increased with an average annual rate of 0.05% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $5,732 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Montana Western tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $11,467, and four years would cost $22,946.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.02% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $17,197.
This would result in a total cost of $34,398 for two years and $68,811 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Montana Western.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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