Enroll in 15+ credits.
Pay for 12 credits.
Graduate on Time

At MSU, tuition doesn't cost a penny more after you've registered for 12 credits in a semester.

That means you pay no extra tuition for taking 15 credits, 18 or even 21 credits! Montana residents will save $875 on the total cost of their education each semester they take 15 credits.

Here are some examples of how you could save:

Savings for Montana resident studentsTaking 15 credits:$875 per semester$1,750 per year$7,000 in four years*Taking 18 credits:$1,750 per semester$3,500 per year$14,000 in four years*
Savings for Non-resident studentsTaking 15 credits:$3,191 per semester$6,382 per year$25,528 in four years*Taking 18 credits:$6,382 per semester$12,764 per year$51,056 in four years*


*plus savings on additional room, board and personal expenses.

In order to finish most degrees at MSU within four years, students must take an average of 15 credits per semester to reach 120 credits to graduate. Think of it this way: By taking three extra credits per semester, you could get your minor for free.

To learn more about Freshman 15, talk with your faculty advisor or the Advising Center today.

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