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Can You Afford Montana State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at MSU Bozeman’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $16,925 & $42,792

Worried about paying the full cost of $42,792 to attend Montana State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Montana, the university offers a discount of 72.8% off tuition and fees. Also, 77.9% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $6,382. Students from low-income families receive an average of $6,134 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Montana (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,371
+ Room and board$10,400
+ Other expenses$5,288
Total cost$23,059
Affordability Score (62 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Montana (with average aid)

Total cost$23,059
- Grants and scholarships$6,382
Net price$16,677
Affordability Score (59 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Montana

Total cost$23,059
- Grants and scholarships$6,134
Net price$16,925
Affordability Score (45 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$27,104
+ Room and board$10,400
+ Other expenses$5,288
Total cost$42,792
Affordability Score (27 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$42,792
- Grants and scholarships$6,382
Net price$36,410
Affordability Score (9 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$42,792
- Grants and scholarships$6,134
Net price$36,658
Affordability Score (4 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at MSU Bozeman.

Projected Costs Between $70,286 and $268,559 For a Four Year Degree. Between $34,620 and $129,416 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Montana State University in 2020 - 2021 was $23,059. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.8% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $23,911 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,248, for a bachelor degree candidate ($24,348 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $98,300 over the course of four years ($48,259 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $194,472 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.7%. The expected two-year cost is $93,714.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Montana State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Montana

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%1.8%
Freshman year$17,426$17,181$23,911
Senior year$17,682$17,439$24,348
Total 2-year net price$35,109$34,620$48,259
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,375$13,189$18,385
Total monthly payment$404$398$555
Total amount paid$48,484$47,809$66,644
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%1.8%
Freshman year$17,426$17,181$23,911
Senior year$18,206$17,966$25,248
Total 4-year net price$71,257$70,286$98,300
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,146$26,776$37,449
Total monthly payment$820$809$1,131
Total amount paid$98,403$97,062$135,749

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%3.7%
Freshman year$39,680$39,487$46,008
Senior year$41,283$41,122$47,706
Total 2-year net price$80,963$80,609$93,714
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,844$30,709$35,702
Total monthly payment$932$928$1,078
Total amount paid$111,806$111,318$129,416
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%3.7%
Freshman year$39,680$39,487$46,008
Senior year$44,686$44,597$51,292
Total 4-year net price$168,599$168,031$194,472
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$64,230$64,013$74,087
Total monthly payment$1,940$1,934$2,238
Total amount paid$232,829$232,044$268,559

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Montana State University.

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