Missoula, MT · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana (in-state) | $8,552 | — |
| MT average | $9,308 | -8% |
| National average | $18,082 | -53% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,552 | $34,208 |
| Out-of-state | $33,671 | $134,684 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
The University of Montana ranks 20 by in-state tuition among the 24 MT colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 294% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to The University of Montana | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Montana State University | $8,460 |
| Montana Technological University | $8,340 |
| Montana State University Billings | $7,280 |
| Montana State University-Northern | $6,982 |
In-state tuition at The University of Montana is $8,552 per year; out-of-state students pay $33,671.
The University of Montana in-state tuition is 8% below the MT average of $9,308.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; The University of Montana is 53% below that.
$8,552 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at The University of Montana comes to about $34,208 for an in-state student and $134,684 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, The University of Montana ranks 20 out of the 24 MT colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.