Montana State University - Northern Part-Time Cost Report

What Will It Cost to Attend Montana State University-Northern as a Part-Time Student?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Montana State University-Northern, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

In this report, you’ll find:

Montana State University - Northern Cost Per Credit Hour
Montana State University - Northern Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will Montana State University - Northern Charge Per Credit Hour?

$209 In-State Per Credit Hour

$824 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $209 per credit. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $824 per credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$209	$824

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Montana State University-Northern follow below.

Required fees account for added up to $1,972 in-state and $2,090 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,010	$19,785
Fees	$1,972	$2,090
Total	$6,982	$21,875

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.

Tuition Trend at Montana State University - Northern Over the Last Few Years

This is how tuition at Montana State University-Northern has moved over the last few 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

Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 10.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $24,219 the year after.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Plan Around the Cumulative Cost

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.

Options to Finance Your Montana State University - Northern Coursework

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For more on financial aid at Montana State University-Northern, head to the Montana State University-Northern Financial Aid page.

For full-time annual costs, see the Montana State University-Northern Tuition & Fees page.