Fees
As a state, public university, MSU is able to offer top-quality education at a very affordable price.
Estimated tuition and fees for Academic Year 2011-2012 (fees are determined by the Montana Board of Regents and are subject to change).
Tuition & Fees by level
| Undergraduate Programs (all) | US$19,500 |
| Graduate Programs (all) | US$15,700 |
Health Insurance
| Health Insurance* | US$1,598 |
*Health Insurance is mandatory but can be purchased by the student separately. Students must bring proof of health insurance and MSU health insurance will be waived.
Accommodations
| On-campus shared room (9-month school year)* | US$6,812-$7,270 |
| On-campus single room (9-month school year)* | US$7,170-$7,628 |
| On-campus apartment (for graduate students) - no meals | US$265-$620/month |
| Off-campus apartment | US$350-$600/month |
*includes 5 or 7 Day Meal Plan
Recommended Allowances (not billed by the university and not printed on the I-20's / DS-2019's)
We recommend that you budget at least $1,000 per year for books & supplies; and $1,000-$3,000 per year for incidental/personal expenses.
Total Costs
that will appear on I-20's / DS-2019's
| Undergraduate Programs (all) | US$27,500 |
| Graduate Programs (all) | US$24,700 |
Financial Capability
All students with non-immigrant visas (F-1 or J-1) must provide certification of financial support for the time period that they will be enrolled at Montana State University. The Financial Certificate guarantees that the required minimum funds, in U.S. dollars, will be available to the student during the academic year. Applicants must also plan to meet expenses for subsequent years of study.
Applicants must submit:
- A completed International Applicant Financial Form (included in the International Undergraduate Application) signed by both the applicant and the applicant's financial sponsor. Download Financial Certificate.
- A bank statement verifying that the necessary funds are available.
Both of the above documents must be originals with original signatures and seals. Photocopies and faxed copies are not acceptable.
While an admission decision can be made without the financial documentation, the I-20 (F-1)or DS-2019 (J-1) forms cannot be issued until both the Financial Form and Bank Statement are received.
