by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at The University of Montana-Western, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana-Western amounted to $6,670 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $20,130. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,631 in-state and $1,710 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,039 | $18,420 |
| Fees | $1,631 | $1,710 |
| Total | $6,670 | $20,130 |
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. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will The University of Montana-Western cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how The University of Montana-Western prices compare to peer 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 | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, The University of Montana-Western lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the The University of Montana-Western Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at The University of Montana-Western has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,523 | $15,913 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,658 | $16,391 |
| One Year Ago | $4,844 | $17,374 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,039 | $18,420 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Montana Western has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $21,341 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.26%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,020. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.42%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $21,221.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,020 | $21,221 |
| In 2 Years | $7,389 | $22,371 |
| In 3 Years | $7,777 | $23,583 |
| In 4 Years | $8,186 | $24,861 |
| In 5 Years | $8,616 | $26,208 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $92,036, or close to $30,372 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at The University of Montana-Western, head to the The University of Montana-Western Financial Aid page.
