by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Montana State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Montana State University ran $8,460 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $33,287. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $2,161 in-state and $2,503 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,299 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
| Total | $8,460 | $33,287 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include 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 amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Montana State University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Montana State University 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 | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Montana State University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Montana State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Montana State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,654 | $26,086 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,824 | $27,391 |
| One Year Ago | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,299 | $30,784 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MSU Bozeman has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $35,277 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.97%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,795. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.61%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $35,153.
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 | $8,795 | $35,153 |
| In 2 Years | $9,144 | $37,123 |
| In 3 Years | $9,507 | $39,204 |
| In 4 Years | $9,884 | $41,401 |
| In 5 Years | $10,276 | $43,721 |
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 $152,881, or close to $37,330 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Montana State University, check out the Montana State University Financial Aid page.
