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$6,269Tuition
787Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,505Earnings
#4 in MontanaPublic4-yearNAIAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,269
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,385
Average Net Price
$14,164
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,026
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,026
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,695
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$196/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
28.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.7%

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 $11,283
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,704
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,599
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,049
$110,001+ $17,363

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Cost Overview

Families at Montana State University-Northern pay far less than the sticker price suggests. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,283 per year, while those from wealthier families earning over $110,000 pay $17,363 annually. The average student pays $14,164 after financial aid, making a four-year degree cost about $56,656 total.

Most graduates leave with $18,500 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $196. That's manageable when you consider graduates earn a median of $49,505 ten years after college. Only 28% of students take federal loans, and 64% successfully repay them. In-state students get the best deal at $6,269 in tuition compared to $19,385 for out-of-state students. With 86% of students coming from Montana, this small university clearly serves local families who want an affordable college option close to home.

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