by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Highlands College of Montana Tech, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Highlands College of Montana Tech amounted to $4,130 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,950. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,207 in-state and $1,290 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,923 | $9,660 |
| Fees | $1,207 | $1,290 |
| Total | $4,130 | $10,950 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Highlands College of Montana Tech cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Highlands College of Montana Tech costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Highlands College of Montana Tech is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Highlands College of Montana Tech Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Highlands College of Montana Tech has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,624 | $8,347 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,702 | $8,598 |
| One Year Ago | $2,811 | $9,113 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,923 | $9,660 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Highlands College of Montana Tech has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $11,607 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.81%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,328. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.28%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,527.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,328 | $11,527 |
| In 2 Years | $4,536 | $12,135 |
| In 3 Years | $4,754 | $12,775 |
| In 4 Years | $4,982 | $13,449 |
| In 5 Years | $5,221 | $14,158 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $49,886, compared with about $18,600 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Highlands College of Montana Tech, check out the Highlands College of Montana Tech Financial Aid page.
