Published cost of attendance is $21,403. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,822, middle-income families pay around $15,951, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $21,403. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,822, middle-income families pay around $15,951, higher-income families pay approximately $20,125. Azimuth ranks The University of Montana-Western #354 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 75.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,827. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,338, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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.
