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Cost of Attendance

Basic Cost of Attendance

The tables below show what an average on-campus student can expect as a direct cost for attending The University of Montana during the 09-10 Academic Year.

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

Basic Cost of Attendance MT Residents Out-of-State WUE*
Average Tuition & Fees $5,534 $17,460 $7,730
Room & Board** $6,486 $6,486 $6,486
Typical Costs (2 semesters) $12,020 $23,946 $14,216

College of Technology (COT) Students

Basic Cost of Attendance MT Residents Out-of-State WUE*
Average Tuition & Fees $3,154 $9,086 $4,546
Room & Board** $6,486 $6,486 $6,486
Typical Costs (2 semesters) $9,640 $15,572 $11,032

Additional Allowances for all Students:

Books and Supplies - $900
Personal, Travel, Misc. Expenses *** - $4,614

* WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) is awarded to incoming students only through the Admissions Office and is a highly competitive merit based scholarship resulting in reduced tuition for qualifying out of state students..

** Based on UM Residence Hall double room and a 7 day meal plan.

*** Personal expenses will not be reflected on your bill. They represent non-educational expenses accrued above and beyond the calculated average cost of your education and basic university room and board charges. Financial Aid awards may be greater than the typical costs of education to assist with additional living expenses.

Actual charges may be available at:

Some programs have modified fee structures, so be sure to check with the program you are entering to help determine the most accurate charges possible.