Cost of Attendance
Estimated annual costs are based on 2026-2027 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.
Tuition and fees are subject to approval by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. Some courses and programs have additional fee expenses:
The following programs have additional program fees that are not included in the COA values provided on this webpage:
| Adventure Leadership in Health & Rec. | $500/semester |
| Athletic Training | $925/semester |
| Master of Health Administration | $800/semester |
| Certificate of Health Administration & leadership | $800/semester |
| RN to BSN | $800/semester |
| Welding | $241/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 - $9,463
Books & Suuplies - $1,585
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,827
Parking - $240
Total - $25,116
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $8,040
Books & Supplies - $1,530
Housing & Meal Plan - $11,014
Parking - $135
Best Value - $20,719
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $1,423
Books & Supples - $55
Housing & Meal Plan - $2,813
Parking - $105
Best Value - $4,397
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $17,588
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $12,000
Books & Supplies - $1,585
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,827
Parking - $240
Total - $28,652
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $10,980
Books & Supplies $1,530
Housing & Meal Plan - $11,014
Parking - $135
Best Value - $22,575
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $1020
Books & Supplies - $55
Housing & Meal Plan - $2,813
Parking - $105
Best Value - $3,994
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $15,976
*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 - $32,122
Books & Supplies - $1,585
Housing & Meal Plan - $13,827
Parking - $240
Total - $47,775
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $23,670
Books & Supplies - $1,530
Housing & Meal Plan - $11,014
Parking - $135
Best Value - $36,349
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $8,452
Books & Supplies - $55
Housing & Meal Plan - $2,813
Parking - $105
Best Value - $11,426
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $45,704
City College Cost Comparative (Costs are subject to change)
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $4,577
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,827
Parking - $240
City College
Tuition & Fees - $5,340
Books & Supplies - $1,530
Room & Board - $11,014
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $4,166
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $10,764
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,827
Parking - $240
City College
Tuition & Fees - $6,970
Books & Supplis - $1,530
Room & Board - $11,014
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $13,280
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $15,562
Books & Supplies - $1,458
Room & Board - $13,827
Parking - $240
City College
Tuition & Fees - $11,280
Books & Supplies - $1,530
Room & Board - $11,014
Parking - $135
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $14,256