Estimated annual costs are based on 2023-2024 rates.

City College Associate Degrees & Certificates

University Campus Associate & Bachelor's Degrees

University Campus Master's Degrees

International Students

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the ESTIMATED cost of completing a full 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 $472/year
Health Administration $1,600/year
RN to BSN $1,600/year
Athletic Training $1,850/year
Auto Body Program Fee $250/semester FA/SP

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