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

Remember to also apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA) and Scholarships!

  • MSUB awards nearly 1.8 million in scholarships each year
  • Awards ranging from book scholarships to full tuition
  • Complete on application for all scholarships
  • Scholarships available for local students

Scholarship priority deadline is February 1st. Students must be accepted in order to apply.