by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at The University of Montana, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana ran $8,552 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $33,671. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $2,588 in-state and $3,144 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,964 | $30,527 |
| Fees | $2,588 | $3,144 |
| Total | $8,552 | $33,671 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will The University of Montana charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how The University of Montana 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, The University of Montana is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the The University of Montana Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at The University of Montana has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,352 | $26,112 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,515 | $27,168 |
| One Year Ago | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,964 | $30,527 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UM has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $35,690 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.52%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,938. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.75%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $35,607.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,938 | $35,607 |
| In 2 Years | $9,341 | $37,654 |
| In 3 Years | $9,762 | $39,819 |
| In 4 Years | $10,202 | $42,109 |
| In 5 Years | $10,662 | $44,530 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $155,189, versus roughly $38,243 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at The University of Montana, see the The University of Montana Financial Aid page.
