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Montana College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

Tuition trends by school type and level for Montana colleges

There are 14 four-year colleges and universities in Montana—9 public institutions and 5 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $6,591, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $19,581. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 4.20% and out-of-state costs changed by 6.50%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 26.53% (in-state) and 34.48% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $25,153 in 2025. That is a 4.95% change from last year and 47.51% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $7,032, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $21,004. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 6.37% and out-of-state costs changed by 7.53%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 14.01% (in-state) and 15.57% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $27,138 in 2025. That is a 9.00% change from last year and 22.16% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 4.95% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 4.20% (lower by 0.75 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 6.50% (higher by 1.55 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 47.51%, compared with public in-state 26.53% (lower by 20.98 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 34.48% (lower by 13.03 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 9.00% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 6.37% (lower by 2.64 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 7.53% (lower by 1.47 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 22.16%, compared with public graduate in-state 14.01% (lower by 8.14 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 15.57% (lower by 6.59 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $21,466 (public in-state), $34,455 (public out-of-state), and $40,027 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 7.02%, 7.28%, and 6.18%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 38.00% (public in-state), 38.34% (public out-of-state), and 46.10% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $22,192 (public in-state), $35,181 (public out-of-state), and $40,753 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 9.51%, 8.83%, and 7.51%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 34.22% (public in-state), 35.91% (public out-of-state), and 43.62% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Montana Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Montana from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Montana and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Montana public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $6,591 which has increased by 26.53% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $19,581 which has risen by 34.48%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.45% while last year increase rate was 6.50%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Montana Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$5,106$5,296$5,548$5,665$5,686$5,704$5,725$5,828$6,325$6,591
Year-to-Year Rates-1.98%3.71%4.77%2.11%0.37%0.31%0.37%1.81%8.53%4.20%
Cumulative Rates-1.98%1.66%6.50%8.75%9.16%9.50%9.90%11.89%21.43%26.53%
Out-of-State Costs$15,262$15,299$15,692$16,028$16,268$16,527$16,788$17,256$18,386$19,581
Year-to-Year Rates4.82%0.24%2.57%2.14%1.50%1.59%1.58%2.79%6.55%6.50%
Cumulative Rates4.82%5.07%7.77%10.08%11.73%13.51%15.30%18.51%26.27%34.48%
For private schools in Montana state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $25,153 which has increased by 47.51% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 4.75% while last year increase rate was 4.95%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Montana Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$17,416$18,568$19,427$23,059$20,654$21,384$21,828$22,517$23,966$25,153
Year-to-Year Rates2.14%6.61%4.63%18.69%-10.43%3.53%2.07%3.16%6.44%4.95%
Cumulative Rates2.14%8.90%13.93%35.23%21.13%25.41%28.01%32.06%40.56%47.51%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Montana public schools are $7,032 which has increased by 14.01% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $21,004 which has risen by 15.57%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 1.56% while last year increase rate was 7.53%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Montana Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,213$6,262$6,472$6,668$6,703$6,805$6,896$6,791$6,611$7,032
Year-to-Year Rates0.73%0.79%3.34%3.03%0.53%1.52%1.34%-1.52%-2.65%6.37%
Cumulative Rates0.73%1.53%4.92%8.11%8.68%10.33%11.81%10.10%7.19%14.01%
Out-of-State Costs$18,611$19,121$19,218$20,130$20,480$20,923$19,944$20,083$19,533$21,004
Year-to-Year Rates2.40%2.74%0.51%4.75%1.74%2.16%-4.68%0.69%-2.74%7.53%
Cumulative Rates2.40%5.21%5.74%10.76%12.69%15.12%9.74%10.50%7.48%15.57%
For private graduate schools in Montana state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $27,138 which has increased by 22.16% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.21552% while last year increase rate was 9.00%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Montana Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$23,207$24,120$24,508$21,836$20,293$26,680$25,785$24,439$24,897$27,138
Year-to-Year Rates4.46%3.93%1.61%-10.90%-7.07%31.47%-3.36%-5.22%1.87%9.00%
Cumulative Rates4.46%8.57%10.31%-1.71%-8.65%20.10%16.06%10.01%12.07%22.16%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Montana college cost trends.
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