What college costs in Montana
We have federal cost data for 9 four-year colleges in Montana: 6 public and 3 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $22,786 at public colleges (in-state) and $46,093 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $16,784. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
Montana state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Montana University System
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-NorthernHavre | $16,578 | $12,664 | $9,940 |
| Montana Technological UniversityButte | $22,786 | $16,481 | $11,914 |
| Montana State University BillingsBillings | $20,054 | $16,524 | $13,927 |
| The University of Montana-WesternDillon | $21,403 | $16,558 | $14,822 |
| The University of MontanaMissoula | $23,570 | $16,784 | $13,960 |
| Montana State UniversityBozeman | $25,905 | $22,499 | $17,797 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of ProvidenceGreat Falls | $43,477 | $17,649 | $14,257 |
| Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings | $46,093 | $19,751 | $15,404 |
| Carroll CollegeHelena | $55,626 | $23,960 | $17,072 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.