Salish Kootenai College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,399

Cost of attendance at Salish Kootenai College 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

$11,583

Cost of attendance at Salish Kootenai College 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 Salish Kootenai College was $6,051. 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 Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College net price calculator

$6,051

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 Salish Kootenai College 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	$6,051	$158 (3%)	$6,835	$5,438	$8,408	$9,663	$7,997
2021	$5,893	$2,330 (28%)	$5,014	$7,798	$5,619	$6,388
2020	$8,223	$675 (9%)	$6,504	$4,446	$5,668	$11,430
2019	$7,548	$1,138 (13%)	$7,194	$7,353	$7,391	$8,652
2018	$8,686	$38	$8,041	$9,113	$13,051	$11,190
2017	$8,648	$273 (3%)	$8,191	$8,918	$11,985	$11,221
2016	$8,375	$2,189 (21%)	$7,429	$7,004	$10,654
2015	$10,564	$1,372 (11%)	$10,602	$10,443	$10,213
2014	$11,936	--	$11,484	$12,062	$12,534

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Salish Kootenai College'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	$17,319	No change	$6,399	$9,420	$1,500
2021	$17,319	No change	$6,399	$9,420	$1,500
2020	$17,319	$50	$6,399	$9,420	$1,500
2019	$17,269	$345 (2%)	$6,349	$9,420	$1,500
2018	$16,924	$70	$6,349	$9,375	$1,200
2017	$16,854	$50	$6,279	$9,375	$1,200
2016	$16,804	No change	$6,229	$9,375	$1,200
2015	$16,804	$50	$6,229	$9,375	$1,200
2014	$16,854	No change	$6,279	$9,375	$1,200
2013	$16,854	--	$6,279	$9,375	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Salish Kootenai College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 109 dormitories available to its students at $2,475 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Salish Kootenai College is $275 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Salish Kootenai College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Salish Kootenai College 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: $2,400

If living off-campus, with family: $2,400

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,400
How much is Salish Kootenai College application fees?: Salish Kootenai College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Salish Kootenai College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Salish Kootenai College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$141	$183
For out-of-state students	$285	$329

Housing and Meal

Salish Kootenai College 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 Salish Kootenai College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$2,475	N/A	109
2021	N/A	$2,475	N/A	109
2020	N/A	$2,475	N/A	99
2019	N/A	$2,475	N/A	100
2018	N/A	$2,475	N/A	100
2017	N/A	$2,475	N/A	125
2016	N/A	$2,475	N/A	125

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Salish Kootenai College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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