Cost of Attendance
Estimated annual costs are based on 2021-2022 rates.
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 2020-21 Estimated Budget Worksheet or the 2021-22 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 | $450/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 - $6,831
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,675
Total - $15,506
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $6,220
Housing & Meal Plan - $7,250
Best Value - $13,470
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $611
Housing & Meal Plan - $1,425
Best Value - $2,036
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $8,144
Other MT 4 yr. Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $9,031
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,675
Total - $17,706
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $8,670
Housing & Meal Plan - $7,250
Best Value - $15,920
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $361
Housing & Meal Plan - $1,425
Best Value - $1,786
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $7,144
*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 - $23,236
Housing & Meal Plan - $8,675
Total - $31,911
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $19,950
Housing & Meal Plan - $7,250
Best Value - $27,200
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $3,286
Housing & Meal Plan - $1,425
Best Value - $4,711
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $18,844
Other MT 4 yr. Private Universities Average
Tuition & Fees - $31,765
Housing & Meal Plan - $9,672
Total - $41,437
MSUB
Tuition & Fees - $6,220
Housing & Meal Plan - $7,250
Best Value - $13,470
Savings
Tuition & Fees - $25,545
Housing & Meal Plan - $2,422
Best Value - $27,967
SAVINGS OVER 4 YEARS - $111,868
City College Cost Comparative (Costs are subject to change)
Other MT 2 yr. College Average
Tuition & Fees - $4,375
Room & Board - $7,682
Total - $12,057
City College
Tuition & Fees - $4,070
Room & Board - $7,250
Best Value - $11,320
Savings
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $1,474
Average of 3 For Profits
Tuition & Fees - $27,347
Books & Supplies - $2,807
Room & Board - $12,105
Total - $42,259
City College
Tuition & Fees - $18,520
Books & Supplies - $3,080
Room & Board - $14,500
Best Value - $36,100
Savings
SAVINGS OVER 2 YEARS - $6,159
*For profit costs are challenging to find -- many do not have their own housing - but give average costs - books & Supplies are not consistent. Tuition is subject to change. Additional fees may apply. Estimated annual costs are based on 2019-2020 costs. (WyoTech - WY, Pheonix UTI - AZ, Lincoln Tech - CO)
Cost of Attendance for a prior year