The University of Montana-Western's published cost of attendance is $21,403. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $14,822, mid-low-income families pay around $14,058, middle-income families pay about $15,951, mid-high-income families pay approximately $17,785, and higher-income families pay around $20,125.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,403 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,130 |
| Room and Board | $10,046 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$4,845 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,558 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,822 |
| $30–48k | $14,058 |
| $48–75k | $15,951 |
| $75–110k | $17,785 |
| $110k+ | $20,125 |
The University of Montana-Western's published cost of attendance is $21,403. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $14,822, mid-low-income families pay around $14,058, middle-income families pay about $15,951, mid-high-income families pay approximately $17,785, and higher-income families pay around $20,125. Azimuth ranks The University of Montana-Western #354 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public regional university, Montana-Western benefits from lower tuition than private institutions, and need-based aid helps narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The variation across income bands reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance accessible across the economic spectrum. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,827; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,338, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of the University of Montana-Western earn median 4-year earnings of $44,338, placing the institution in the 2.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,114 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Montana-Western in the 32.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Montana-Western #1284 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects The University of Montana-Western's concentration in education and teacher-preparation fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 101 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $41,988. The Business Administration program graduates 33 students with median 4-year earnings of $47,344, and the The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 27 students earning median 4-year earnings of $46,457. Natural Resources Conservation and Research and Kinesiology round out the largest degree programs.
