Montana Western Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending The University of Montana-Western as a Part-Time Student?

Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at The University of Montana-Western, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

In this report, you’ll find:

Montana Western Cost Per Credit Hour
Montana Western Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Does Montana Western Charge Per Credit Hour?

$210 In-State Per Credit Hour

$768 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $210 per credit. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $768 for every credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$210	$768

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana-Western are shown below.

Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,631 in-state and $1,710 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,039	$18,420
Fees	$1,631	$1,710
Total	$6,670	$20,130

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.

Recent Tuition Trend at Montana Western (Last Few Years)

This is how tuition at The University of Montana-Western has tracked across 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $21,341 next year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

How to Fund Your Montana Western Degree

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For more on financial aid at The University of Montana-Western, head to the The University of Montana-Western Financial Aid page.

For the standard full-year figures, visit the The University of Montana-Western Tuition & Fees page.