by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Montana State University Billings, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Montana State University Billings amounted to $7,280 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,897. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,283 in-state and $2,429 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,997 | $20,468 |
| Fees | $2,283 | $2,429 |
| Total | $7,280 | $22,897 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Montana State University Billings cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Montana State University Billings 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 | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Montana State University Billings lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Montana State University Billings Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Montana State University Billings has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,485 | $17,678 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $18,209 |
| One Year Ago | $4,805 | $19,305 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,997 | $20,468 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Montana State University - Billings has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $24,276 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 6.56%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,757. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.79%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $24,221.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,757 | $24,221 |
| In 2 Years | $8,265 | $25,622 |
| In 3 Years | $8,807 | $27,104 |
| In 4 Years | $9,384 | $28,672 |
| In 5 Years | $9,999 | $30,331 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $105,619, versus roughly $34,213 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.
For more on the aid available at Montana State University Billings, go to the Montana State University Billings Financial Aid page.
