Tuition and Costs

Tuition is based on your residency and the number of credits you take. 

Montana residents pay:
$8,546 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$6,876 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$4,876 a year when you take six credits per semester

Out-of-state students pay:
$33,664 a year when you take 12 or more credits per semester
$25,734 a year when you take between 9 and 11 credits per semester
$17,474 a year when you take six credits per semester

Students who receive the Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship pay:
$12,090 a year when you take 15 or more credits per semester
(Note: WUE recipients are required to take 15 or more credits per semester.)

The Cost of Attendance (COA) summaries shown below are for full-time students (12 or more credits) and include direct costs such as tuition, fees, on-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.  


$28,906: annual COA estimate for Montana residents, including housing and food

$54,812: annual COA estimate for out-of-state residents, including housing and food

$33,238: annual COA estimate for students who receive the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship, including housing and food

$54,812: annual COA estimate for international students, including housing and food

There are nine 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 

Sustainability and abundant options are the hallmarks of our options for dining on campus. With more than 15 dining venues and a variety of meal plans, you’ll find a lot of options to explore. Learn more about your choices here.

Maroon 7 Day Plan
If you are living on campus in one of our residence halls and find yourself on campus over the weekend, the Maroon 7 Day Plan is designed for you. For $3,586 per semester, this plan allows unlimited entries to The Lodge Dining Center anytime during operating hours, for everything from simple snacks to full meals. 

Silver 5 Day Plan
For students who are on campus Monday through Friday or find themselves exploring Montana on the weekends, our Silver 5 Day Plan may be the plan you are looking for. The Silver 5 Day Plan, at $2,978 per semester, offers unlimited access to The Lodge Dining Center during operating hours, Monday through Friday. You don’t need to worry about managing entrance swipes or weekly dining funds; every meal in the dining center, regardless of size, is included.

Commuter Dining Plan
Starting at $300 per academic year, the Commuter Dining Plan is specifically designed for students who are not currently residing on campus but are looking for a flexible meal option with their schedules commuting to campus. Choose from four different dining plan tiers - ranging from 25 to 100 meals per semester - allowing you to dine at The Lodge Dining Center during the week.