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Tuition and Costs

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Tuition Overview 2024-25

Tuition is based on your residency and the number of credits you take. Tuition rates are the same for Missoula College and Bitterroot College.

Montana residents pay:
$4,740 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$3,824 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$2,798 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester

Out-of-state and international students pay:
$18,790 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$14,380 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$9,862 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester

Calculate your costs

Your next step is to access the calculator to learn more about your actual cost based on your residency, academic achievements and financial circumstances.

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Cost of Attendance Summary 2023-24

The Cost of Attendance (COA) summaries for full-time Missoula College and Bitterroot College, shown below include direct costs such as tuition, fees, on-campus or off-campus housing and food, as well as books and supplies. Indirect costs include loan fee allowances, transportation, and a miscellaneous line ($2,614) to help give you a full picture of potential costs. You can learn more about these assumptions, detail about fees and ways to understand what your specific cost will total.

$25,100: COA estimate for Montana residents, including on-campus housing and food

$39,938: COA estimate for out-of-state residents, including on-campus housing and food

$39,938: COA estimate for international students, including on-campus housing and food

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Residence Hall Options and Cost Summary

Missoula College students are eligible to live in the residence halls at the University of Montana. 

There are eight residence halls at the University of Montana which offer a range of living options from single rooms (one person in a room) to four-person suites. The following list shows cost ranges for a full year (fall and spring semester). You can find more detail on specific costs for each of the residence halls here.

  • Single (regular, large singles or doubles as single occupancy): $6,414-$7,376 
  • Double: $5,632-$6,034 
  • Triple or Three-person Pod: $5,632-$7,336
  • Four-Person Suite: $7,928 

Other housing options

There are two apartment-style facilities available to Missoula College students with 24 or more credits or students with a spouse and/or dependents.

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Dining Options and Meal Plan Cost Summary

The Missoula College campus offers the Blackfoot Café, staffed by our culinary students offers great café-style dining options. The Iris Coffee Bar is another favorite stop for Missoula College students. Meal plans are also available to Missoula College students and provide access the 15+ dining venues on UM's Mountain Campus. Learn more about your choices here.

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Scholarships

There are several scholarship opportunities available to Missoula College students. Use the UM Scholarship Portal to apply.

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Financial Aid

The key to exploring financial aid options to support your enrollment is found in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka the FAFSA. Learn more about the FAFSA and see our tips for completing it here.

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