College Tuition in Montana (2026)

28 colleges · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

Average In-State Tuition$9,308
National Average$18,082
vs. National-49%
Colleges Listed28

Montana vs. National Average

MontanaNationalDifference
Average in-state tuition$9,308$18,082-49%

Cheapest: Chief Dull Knife College at $1,960 · Most expensive: Carroll College at $41,484

All 28 Colleges in Montana

#CollegeCityIn-State TuitionOut-of-StateAcceptance
1Chief Dull Knife CollegeLame Deer$1,960$1,960—
2Fort Peck Community CollegePoplar$2,250$2,250—
3Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem$3,080$3,080—
4Little Big Horn CollegeCrow Agency$3,200$3,200—
5Blackfeet Community CollegeBrowning$3,610$3,610—
6Stone Child CollegeBox Elder$3,610$3,610—
7Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls$4,028$12,911—
8Highlands College of Montana TechButte$4,130$10,950—
9Helena College University of MontanaHelena$4,146$11,318—
10Salish Kootenai CollegePablo$4,311$11,583—
11City College Montana State University BillingsBillings$4,897$10,823—
12Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell$4,912$11,659—
13Dawson Community CollegeGlendive$5,010$9,810—
14Miles Community CollegeMiles City$5,818$10,626—
15The University of Montana-WesternDillon$6,670$20,130100%
16Montana State University-NorthernHavre$6,982$21,875—
17Montana State University BillingsBillings$7,280$22,897—
18Montana Technological UniversityButte$8,340$26,15091%
19Montana State UniversityBozeman$8,460$33,28782%
20The University of MontanaMissoula$8,552$33,67196%
21Montana Bible CollegeBillings$14,640$14,640—
22University of ProvidenceGreat Falls$30,448$30,44850%
23Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings$35,582$35,58270%
24Carroll CollegeHelena$41,484$41,48471%
25Academy of Cosmetology IncBozeman$16,815 †——
26Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology ArtsKalispell$14,800 †——
27Montana Academy of SalonsGreat Falls$18,200 †——
28Aveda Institute MontanaBillings$16,100 †——

† Published tuition for the school's largest program; the school does not report a school-wide in-state rate. — means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that field.

FAQ

How much does college cost in Montana?

The average in-state tuition in Montana is $9,308 per year, based on 28 colleges.

What is the cheapest college in Montana?

The lowest in-state tuition in Montana is $1,960 at Chief Dull Knife College.

What is the most expensive college in Montana?

The highest in-state tuition in Montana is $41,484 at Carroll College.

How does Montana compare to the national average?

The national average in-state tuition is $18,082; Montana is 49% below that.

How many colleges are in Montana?

College Scorecard lists 28 colleges in Montana.