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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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