The University of Montana's published cost of attendance is $23,570. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,960, mid-low-income families pay around $14,892, middle-income families pay about $17,180, mid-high-income families pay approximately $19,269, and higher-income families pay around $20,930.
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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) | $23,570 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,671 |
| Room and Board | $12,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,650 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,786 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,784 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,960 |
| $30–48k | $14,892 |
| $48–75k | $17,180 |
| $75–110k | $19,269 |
| $110k+ | $20,930 |
The University of Montana's published cost of attendance is $23,570. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,960, mid-low-income families pay around $14,892, middle-income families pay about $17,180, mid-high-income families pay approximately $19,269, and higher-income families pay around $20,930. Azimuth ranks The University of Montana #476 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 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. The University of Montana's aid structure combines federal need-based aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships to close gaps between sticker price and what families actually pay. Most students receive some form of financial aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making a public university education accessible across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,400, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,000; 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 $50,928, median federal debt of $22,400 projects to a monthly payment of about $253 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Montana earn median 4-year earnings of $50,928, placing The University of Montana in the 11.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,313 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The University of Montana in the 44.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Montana #1105 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The University of Montana's program portfolio centers on Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile. Psychology, General is the largest program with 97 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,192, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program graduates 71 students earning $43,813, while Management Information Systems and Services and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management round out the top programs with 67 and 64 graduates respectively. These fields reflect The University of Montana's strength in applied, professional, and business-oriented disciplines that connect directly to regional labor-market demand in Montana.
