Cost of Attendance
Estimated annual costs are based on 2023-2024 rates.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the ESTIMATED cost of completing a Fall/Spring school year at Montana State University Billings (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. Students should calculate their individual costs of attending using the 2022-2023 Estimated Budget Worksheet.
Tuition and fees are subject to approval by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. Some courses and programs have additional fee expenses:
All online courses are subject to an additional $35.00 per credit fee up to a maximum of $420.00, this fee has been included in the online-only COAs. Please note that any students residing within the seven county region, which includes Yellowstone, Carbon, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Stillwater and Bighorn Counties, do not qualify for the online-only rates. Students who reside within the 7 county region and are taking all online courses pay on-campus rates and the additional $30 per credit for any online course(s) for which they are enrolled.
The following programs have additional program fees that are not included in the COA values provided on this webpage:
Welding | $236.25/semester |
Health Administration | $800/semester |
RN to BSN | $800/semester |
Athletic Training | $925/semester |
Auto Body Program Fee | $250/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 - $8,095
Housing & Meal Plan - $12,389
Total - $20,484
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $6,705
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,720
Best Value - $15,425
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $1,390
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,669
Best Value - $5,059
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $20,236
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $10,764
Housing & Meal Plan - $12,389
Total - $23,153
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $9,249
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,720
Best Value - $17,969
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $1,515
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,669
Best Value - $5,184
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $20,736
*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 - $29,251
Housing & Meal Plan - $12,389
Total - $41,640
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $21,346
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,720
Best Value - $30,066
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $7,905
Housing & Meal Plan - $3,669
Best Value - $11,574
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $46,296
City College Cost Comparative (Costs are subject to change)
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $4,081
Room & Board - $12,389
Total - $16,470
City College
Tuition & Fees - $4,475
Room & Board - $8,720
Best Value - $13,195
Savings
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $6,550
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $10,764
Room & Board - $12,389
Total - $23,153
City College
Tuition & Fees - $5,940
Room & Board - $8,720
Best Value - $14,660
Savings
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $16,986
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $14,333
Room & Board - $12,389
Total - $26,722
City College
Tuition & Fees - $10,019
Room & Board - $8,720
Best Value - $18,739
Savings
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $15,966
Cost of Attendance for a prior year