(Based on Estimated 2023-2024 Rates)

The Cost of Attendance 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).

Full-Time Enrollment (9+ Credits per semester)

 

On Campus 9+ Credits
 
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident WRGP
Tuition & Fees* 7120 20280 9970
Books & Supplies** 1230 1230 1230
Room & Board*** 9800 9800 9800
Total: 18150 31310  21000
Loan Fees 80 80 80
Transportation 2440 2440 2440
Miscellaneous 2970 2970 2740
Total + other costs 23640 36800  26260

 

Online Only 9+ Credits
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees* 6930 12860
Books & Supplies** 1230 1230
Room & Board*** 9800 9800
Total: 17960 23890
Loan Fees 80 80
Transportation 2316 2316
Miscellaneous 2970 2970
Total + other costs 23326 29256

 

3/4 Time Enrollment (7-8 Credits per semester)

 

On Campus 7-8 Credits
 
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident WRGP
Tuition & Fees* 5670 15210 7860
Books & Supplies** 880 880 880
Room & Board*** 9800 9800 9800
Total: 16350 25890 18540
Loan Fees 80 80 80
Transportation 2440 2440 2440
Miscellaneous 2970 2970 2740
Total + other costs 21840 31540 23800

 

Online Only 7-8 Credits
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees* 5330 9670
Books & Supplies** 880 880
Room & Board*** 9800 9800
Total: 16010 20350
Loan Fees 80 80
Transportation 2316 2316
Miscellaneous 2970 2970
Total + other costs 21376 25716

 

1/2 Time Enrollment (5-6 Credits per semester)

 

On Campus 5-6 Credits
 
2023-2024Costs MT Resident Non-Resident WRGP
Tuition & Fees* 4190 11050 5930
Books & Supplies** 700 700 700
Room & Board*** 9800 9800 9800
Total: 14690 21550 16430
Loan Fees 80 80 80
Transportation 2440 2440 2440
Miscellaneous 2970 2970 2740
Total + other costs 20180 27040 21690

 

Online Only 5-6 Credits
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees* 4220 7520
Books & Supplies** 700 700
Room & Board*** 9800 9800
Total: 14720 18020
Loan Fees 80 80
Transportation 2316 2316
Miscellaneous 2970 2970
Total + other costs 20086 23386

 

Less than 1/2 Time Enrollment (1-4 Credits per semester)

 

On Campus 1-4 Credits
 
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident WRGP
Tuition & Fees* 2490 4880 3080
Books & Supplies** 340 340 340
Room & Board*** 0 0 0
Total: 2830 5220 3420
Loan Fees 0 0 0
Transportation 804 804 804
Miscellaneous 0 0 0
Total + other costs 3634 6024 4224

 

Online Only 1-4 Credits
2023-2024 Costs MT Resident Non-Resident
Tuition & Fees* 2380 3510
Books & Supplies** 340 340
Room & Board*** 0 0
Total: 2720 3850
Loan Fees 0 0
Transportation 770 770
Miscellaneous 0 0
Total + other costs 3490 4620

 

Tuition and fees are subject to approval and/or change by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. All online courses are subject to an additional $30.00 per credit fee up to a maximum of $360.00, this fee has been included in the online-only COAs. If you have any questions about the current fees, please call the Student Accounts at (406) 657-2140.

The following degree programs have additional program fees not included in the COA values listed above:                                                                                                                                                     

  • 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
  • Music Program  Fee $100/semester FA/SP  
  • Radiology Technology Program Fee $120/semester  FA/SP
  • Ultrasound Technology Program Fee $175/semester FA/SP

For the purposes of financial aid graduate students are packaged at the graduate full time COA (9 or more credits per semester); however, the COA may be adjusted based on a student’s actual enrollment. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to request an adjustment if you are enrolled in less than 9 credits, or if your tuition and fees exceed the weighted average amount originally used in the COA.

*Tuition & Fees reflect the weighted average cost based on enrollment type (full, ¾, ½ & less than ½ time).
** Books & Supplies may vary by program. This amount reflects a weighted average cost based on credit load. 
*** Room & Board: This amount reflects the weighted average cost of living both on and off campus; however, students living off campus will not see these charges on their MSUB bill.