UM Western 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,726

Cost of attendance at The University of Montana-Western in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,190

Cost of attendance at The University of Montana-Western in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at The University of Montana-Western was $12,377. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UM Western

UM Western net price calculator

$12,377

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Montana and nationwide.

Montana's average	$11,651
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UM Western for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,377	$698 (6%)	$9,294	$11,645	$13,351	$16,514	$16,623
2021	$11,679	$1,840 (14%)	$8,596	$10,947	$12,653	$15,816	$15,925
2020	$13,519	$1,520 (13%)	$11,142	$11,133	$14,264	$15,719	$15,912
2019	$11,999	$694 (6%)	$10,402	$11,588	$13,695	$15,421	$17,283
2018	$11,305	$537 (5%)	$9,605	$10,750	$13,725	$15,348	$15,654
2017	$10,768	$265 (3%)	$9,842	$6,103	$7,858	$10,729	$11,247
2016	$10,503	$945 (10%)	$14,571	$7,903	$11,147	$11,047	$8,830
2015	$9,558	$134 (1%)	$8,410	$7,660	$12,595	$11,027	$10,802
2014	$9,692	--	$8,530	$7,397	$8,312	$10,943	$10,524

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The University of Montana-Western's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,456	$103	$5,726	$14,806	$924
2021	$21,353	$626 (3%)	$5,747	$14,806	$800
2020	$20,727	$1,244 (6%)	$5,725	$14,302	$700
2019	$21,971	$3,683 (20%)	$5,717	$15,404	$850
2018	$18,288	$1,413 (8%)	$5,502	$11,936	$850
2017	$16,875	$358 (2%)	$4,893	$11,132	$850
2016	$16,517	$711 (4%)	$4,835	$10,832	$850
2015	$15,806	$490 (3%)	$4,761	$10,120	$925
2014	$15,316	$170 (1%)	$4,141	$10,250	$925
2013	$15,486	--	$4,111	$10,450	$925

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UM Western provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 420 dormitories available to its students at $3,244 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UM Western is $360 per month.
Does UM Western provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UM Western for one academic year is $4,800, which works out to $533 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UM Western estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $924.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UM Western estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,600

If living off-campus, with family: $3,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,600
How much is UM Western application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UM Western offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The University of Montana-Western cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$189	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$664	Not Available

Housing and Meal

The University of Montana-Western offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at The University of Montana-Western for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,800	$3,244	N/A	21	420
2021	$4,800	$3,244	N/A	21	420
2020	$4,800	$3,244	N/A	21	420
2019	$4,800	$3,150	N/A	21	420
2018	$4,800	$2,944	N/A	21	420
2017	$4,730	$2,752	N/A	21	420
2016	$4,422	$2,572	N/A	21	440

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The University of Montana-Western during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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