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$3,975Tuition
641Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,738Earnings
#6 in MontanaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,975
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,687
Average Net Price
$14,455
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,319
Books & Supplies
$1,516
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,580
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$155/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
17.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,410
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,870
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,613
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,275
$110,001+ $17,493

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Cost Overview

Families pay between $11,410 and $17,493 annually depending on income, making this one of Montana's most affordable college options. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at $11,410 per year. Even wealthy families pay just $17,493, far below the $14,455 average net price. A two-year degree here costs $22,820 to $34,986 total.

Most graduates carry manageable debt loads. The typical graduate owes $14,580, translating to monthly payments around $155. With median earnings hitting $44,104 just one year after graduation, loan payments represent roughly 4% of gross income. The 93.3% employment rate shows strong job placement. Only 17.7% of students need federal loans, and just 18.56% qualify for Pell Grants.

Low-income students get the best value here, paying less than half what wealthy families spend while accessing the same career training programs.

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