Cost of Attendance
Estimated annual costs are based on 2025-2026 rates.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the ESTIMATED cost of completing a Fall/Spring school year at à±ßäÂþ» (MSUB) and includes weighted averages for direct educational costs (tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies), and other indirect educational expenses (miscellaneous personal expenses and transportation).
COA vs. MSUB BILL
The COA does not reflect the actual bill that you will pay to MSUB. Your actual bill will be determined by the MSUB Business Services Office and any room and board costs for students living on campus will be determined by the Housing & Residence Life Office.
Tuition and fees are subject to approval by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. Some courses and programs have additional fee expenses:
The following programs have additional program fees that are not included in the COA values provided on this webpage:
| Adventure Leadership in Health & Rec. | $500/semester |
| Athletic Training | $925/semester |
| Master of Health Administration | $800/semester |
| Certificate of Health Administration & leadership | $800/semester |
| RN to BSN | $800/semester |
| Welding | $241/semester |
If you have any questions about the current fees, please call the Student Accounts at (406) 657-2140.
University Cost Comparative (Costs are subject to change)
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $8,947
Books & Suuplies - $1,579
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,992
Parking - $230
Total - $24,747
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $7,690
Books & Supplies - $1,470
Housing & Meal Plan - $10,490
Parking - $135
Best Value - $19,785
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $1,257
Books & Supples - $109
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,502
Parking - $95
Best Value - $4,962
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $19,848
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $10,764
Books & Supplies - $1,579
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,992
Parking - $230
Total - $26,565
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $10,480
Books & Supplies $1,470
Housing & Meal Plan - $10,490
Parking - $135
Best Value - $22,575
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $284
Books & Supplies - $109
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,502
Parking - $95
Best Value - $3,990
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $15,960
*Note WUE at MSUB is guaranteed based on residency. Out-of-state students from a non WUE state are eligible for the Explore Montana Scholarship
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $31,536
Books & Supplies - $1,579
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,992
Parking - $230
Total - $47,337
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $23,310
Books & Supplies - $1,470
Housing & Meal Plan - $10,490
Parking - $135
Best Value - $35,405
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $8,226
Books & Supplies - $109
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,502
Parking - $95
Best Value - $11,932
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $47,728
City College Cost Comparative (Costs are subject to change)
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $4,118
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,992
Parking - $230
City College
Tuition & Fees - $5,180
Books & Supplies - $1,470
Room & Board - $10,490
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $5,046
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $10,764
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,992
Parking - $230
City College
Tuition & Fees - $6,750
Books & Supplis - $1,470
Room & Board - $10,490
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $17,522
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $14,088
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,992
Parking - $230
City College
Tuition & Fees - $11,110
Books & Supplies - $1,470
Room & Board - $10,490
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $13,126