MSU-Bozeman 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,528

Cost of attendance at Montana State University in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,264

Cost of attendance at Montana State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Montana State University was $17,821. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MSU-Bozeman

MSU-Bozeman net price calculator

$17,821

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Montana and nationwide.

Montana's average	$11,651
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MSU-Bozeman for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,821	$165	$16,012	$16,729	$19,466	$21,963	$22,308
2021	$17,656	$910 (5%)	$15,986	$16,779	$19,942	$21,940	$22,073
2020	$16,746	$945 (6%)	$15,706	$16,625	$19,616	$21,587	$21,840
2019	$15,801	$390 (3%)	$14,810	$15,506	$18,729	$20,321	$20,464
2018	$15,411	$458 (3%)	$14,412	$15,540	$17,728	$19,843	$19,939
2017	$14,953	$537 (4%)	$13,920	$14,863	$17,234	$19,210	$19,441
2016	$14,416	$90	$13,558	$14,557	$17,022	$18,754	$18,961
2015	$14,326	$220 (2%)	$13,699	$14,620	$16,999	$18,687	$18,886
2014	$14,106	--	$13,215	$14,457	$16,967	$18,347	$18,486

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Montana State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,286	$227	$7,528	$14,308	$1,450
2021	$23,059	$246 (1%)	$7,371	$14,238	$1,450
2020	$22,813	$360 (2%)	$7,325	$14,038	$1,450
2019	$22,453	$1,324 (6%)	$7,277	$13,726	$1,450
2018	$21,129	$662 (3%)	$7,079	$12,700	$1,350
2017	$20,467	$368 (2%)	$6,887	$12,280	$1,300
2016	$20,099	$339 (2%)	$6,849	$12,000	$1,250
2015	$19,760	$308 (2%)	$6,800	$11,710	$1,250
2014	$19,452	$267 (1%)	$6,752	$11,500	$1,200
2013	$19,185	--	$6,705	$11,290	$1,190

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at MSU-Bozeman? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,400 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at MSU-Bozeman is $1,156 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MSU-Bozeman estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,450.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MSU-Bozeman estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,908

If living off-campus, with family: $3,908

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,908
How much is MSU-Bozeman application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $38 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MSU-Bozeman offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Montana State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$236	$283
For out-of-state students	$1,087	$1,136

Housing and Meal

**MSU-Bozeman requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Montana State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,400	4,603
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,400	4,601
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,300	4,400
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,100	4,200
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,250	4,200
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,900	3,680
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,650	3,680

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Montana State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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