by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Montana State University-Northern, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Montana State University-Northern came in at $6,982 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,875. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,972 in-state and $2,090 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,010 | $19,785 |
| Fees | $1,972 | $2,090 |
| Total | $6,982 | $21,875 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Montana State University-Northern cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Montana State University-Northern tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Montana State University-Northern sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Montana State University-Northern Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Montana State University-Northern has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,496 | $17,096 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,632 | $17,610 |
| One Year Ago | $4,754 | $17,870 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,010 | $19,785 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Montana State University - Northern has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 10.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $24,219 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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 5.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,368. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.56%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,091.
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 | $7,368 | $23,091 |
| In 2 Years | $7,775 | $24,375 |
| In 3 Years | $8,205 | $25,730 |
| In 4 Years | $8,658 | $27,160 |
| In 5 Years | $9,136 | $28,670 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $100,356, or close to $32,006 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 a closer look at aid at Montana State University-Northern, head to the Montana State University-Northern Financial Aid page.
