MSU Billings 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,022

Cost of attendance at Montana State University Billings in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,352

Cost of attendance at Montana State University Billings in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Montana State University Billings was $12,626. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MSU Billings

MSU Billings net price calculator

$12,626

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Montana and nationwide.

Montana's average	$11,651
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MSU Billings for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,626	$601 (5%)	$12,220	$11,963	$15,904	$17,003	$17,260
2021	$12,025	$45	$11,652	$12,257	$14,662	$16,493	$16,755
2020	$12,070	$211 (2%)	$11,341	$11,749	$14,839	$16,466	$16,707
2019	$11,859	$644 (5%)	$11,457	$12,503	$15,186	$16,485	$16,695
2018	$12,503	$823 (7%)	$11,994	$12,763	$15,223	$16,684	$16,736
2017	$11,680	$616 (6%)	$11,418	$12,399	$14,913	$16,054	$16,142
2016	$11,064	$183 (2%)	$11,023	$11,819	$13,821	$15,387	$15,584
2015	$10,881	$245 (2%)	$11,344	$12,013	$14,408	$15,840	$15,893
2014	$11,126	--	$10,982	$12,247	$14,626	$15,729	$15,753

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Montana State University Billings's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,258	$508 (3%)	$6,022	$12,696	$1,540
2021	$19,750	$207 (1%)	$5,980	$12,230	$1,540
2020	$19,543	$371 (2%)	$5,933	$12,060	$1,550
2019	$19,914	$421 (2%)	$5,928	$12,436	$1,550
2018	$19,493	$397 (2%)	$5,833	$12,090	$1,570
2017	$19,096	$438 (2%)	$5,826	$11,810	$1,460
2016	$18,658	$618 (3%)	$5,808	$11,390	$1,460
2015	$18,040	$205 (1%)	$5,780	$10,800	$1,460
2014	$17,835	$164	$5,745	$10,830	$1,260
2013	$17,671	--	$5,711	$10,730	$1,230

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does MSU Billings provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 480 dormitories available to its students at $4,096 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MSU Billings is $455 per month.
Does MSU Billings provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MSU Billings for one academic year is $3,860, which works out to $429 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MSU Billings estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,540.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MSU Billings estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,740

If living off-campus, with family: $4,740

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,740
How much is MSU Billings application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MSU Billings offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Montana State University Billings cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$187	$245
For out-of-state students	$737	$814

Housing and Meal

Montana State University Billings offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Montana State University Billings for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,860	$4,096	N/A	19	480
2021	$3,860	$3,740	N/A	19	560
2020	$3,680	$3,740	N/A	19	513
2019	$3,356	$4,650	N/A	19	550
2018	$3,320	$4,500	N/A	19	665
2017	$3,320	$4,370	N/A	0	630
2016	$3,198	$4,250	N/A	19	544

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Montana State University Billings during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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