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MSU Tuition & Cost

Bozeman, Montana

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Montana Resident Sticker Price

$23,286
In State Costs for Montana State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$5,654
Books and Supplies$1,450
Other Fees$1,874
Room and Board $10,400
Other Expenses Budget$3,908

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$43,718
Out of State Costs for Montana State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$26,086
Books and Supplies$1,450
Other Fees$1,874
Room and Board $10,400
Other Expenses Budget$3,908

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Montana State University for undergraduate students residing in Montana is $5,654. Room and board charges total $10,400 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,450 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,874 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,908 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Montana State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $23,286.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Montana State University is $26,086 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $10,400 for room and board, $1,450 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,874. Students are advised to budget $3,908 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $43,718. This figure is 87.7% higher than what Montana residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Montana State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $17,656 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Montana State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$17,656
Net Price by Income Montana State University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$15,986
$30,001 to $48,000$16,779
$48,001 to $75,000$19,942
$75,001 to $110,000$21,940
$110,000+$22,073

Financial Aid

91% of full-time undergrad Montana State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,100 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 37% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,193 and 4% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $15,381.

Finanical Aid Montana State University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,100 91%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $5,562 86%
Pell Grants $4,557 20%
Other Federal Grants $783 59%
State and Local Grants $9,077 3%
Federal Student Loans $5,193 37%
Other Student Loans $15,381 4%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Montana State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $49,956. The loan balance of $49,956 is a four year multiple of the $12,489 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $530 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $49,956
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $529.62
Total Interest Paid $13,598.01
Sum of All Loan Payments $63,554.01

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$93,144
Year Montana Residents Non Residents
1 $23,286 $43,718
2 $23,569 $44,250
3 $23,856 $44,787
4 $24,146 $45,332

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Montana State University to be $93,144 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Montana State University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Montana Residents $236 $708 $944
Out of State Residents $1,087 $3,261 $4,348

Estimated cost for a class at Montana State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Montana State University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Montana State University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180461 IPEDS survey data for Montana State University.