by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Helena College University of Montana, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Helena College University of Montana were $4,146 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $11,318. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,243 in-state and $1,363 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,903 | $9,955 |
| Fees | $1,243 | $1,363 |
| Total | $4,146 | $11,318 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Helena College University of Montana cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Helena College University of Montana tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Helena College University of Montana is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Helena College University of Montana Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Helena College University of Montana has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,606 | $8,608 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,684 | $8,866 |
| One Year Ago | $2,792 | $9,394 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,903 | $9,955 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Helena College has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,993 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 6.09%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,398. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.77%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $11,971.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,398 | $11,971 |
| In 2 Years | $4,665 | $12,662 |
| In 3 Years | $4,949 | $13,393 |
| In 4 Years | $5,250 | $14,166 |
| In 5 Years | $5,569 | $14,983 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,192, or close to $19,262 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Helena College University of Montana, see the Helena College University of Montana Financial Aid page.
