Tuition and Costs for Online Students
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There is no bigger investment in your life that will continue to pay you back than obtaining a degree. But that doesn’t mean understanding how to pay for college isn’t riddled with anxiety. That’s why we’re here. Every step of the way.
Tuition Overview 2024-25
Tuition is based on your residency and the number of credits you take. Students who intend to enroll only in online courses may opt to designate their status to "Distance". Distance-only (or online) students are charged different fee rates. Please note, online-only students are not eligible for WUE or UMAA Scholarships.
Montana residents attending UM as an online student will pay:
$6,920 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$5,220 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$3,518 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester
Out-of-state residents attending UM as an online undergraduate student will pay:
$21,070 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$15,832 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$10,594 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester
Montana residents attending Missoula College as an online student will pay:
$3,898 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$2,952 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$2,006 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester
Out-of-state residents attending Missoula College as an online student will pay:
$10,858 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$8,172 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$5,486 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester
Montana residents attending UM as an online graduate student will pay:
$8,406 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$6,334 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$4,262 a year when you take six to eight credits per semester
Out-of-state residents attending UM as an online graduate student will pay:
$25,242 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$18,960 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$12,678 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.
Cost of Attendance Summary
The Cost of Attendance (COA) summaries shown below are for full-time online undergraduate
students (12 or more credits) and include direct costs such as tuition, fees, 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. Learn more about these estimates, details on fees and ways to understand what your
specific cost will total.
$27,280: annual COA estimate for Montana residents attending as online undergraduate students, including off-campus housing and food
$41,430: annual COA estimate for out-of-state residents attending as online undergraduate students, including off-campus housing and food
$41,430: annual COA estimate for international students attending as online undergraduate students, including off-campus housing and food
Scholarships
The University of Montana offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to support students in their educational goal achievement.
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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