Students Admitted as Distance Only:
Distance Only Cost of Attendance
A student's COA is determined by their enrollment status each semester. When initial award offers are made it is assumed that undergraduates will be enrolled in 12 or more credits each semester and graduate students will be enrolled in 9-11 credits each semester. The COA is adjusted to reflect a student's actual enrollment status during the final review process.
Students who intend to enroll only in online courses may opt to change their student status to "Distance". Because distance only students are charged different fee rates they have a separate COA. Please visit UM's Distance Only website for more information.
A student's COA is made up of two different types of costs: direct and indirect.
- Direct costs are items that will appear on the University bills, such as tuition, fees, books and room and board (if living on campus).
- Indirect costs will not appear on the bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in the budget. These include items like transportation, and personal expenses.
2024-2025 Missoula College Cost of Attendance (COA)
| Cost of Attendance | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $2,006 | $2,952 | $3,898 |
| Housing and Meals ** | $12,804 | $12,804 | $12,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,990 | $2,210 | $2,650 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $74 | $74 | $74 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218` | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $21,706 | $22,872 | $24,258 |
Distance-only student are not eligible for WUE or UMAA Scholarships.
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $9,550 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students who do not have dependents other than a spouse.
An additional $12,012 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
| Cost of Attendance | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $5,486 | $8,172 | $10,858 |
| Housing and Meals** | $12,804 | $12,804 | $12,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,990 | $2,210 | $2,650 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $74 | $74 | $74 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $25,186 | $28,092 | $31,218 |
Distance-only student are not eligible for WUE or UMAA Scholarships.
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $9,550 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students who do not have dependents other than a spouse.
An additional $12,012 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (COA)
| Cost of Attendance | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $3,518 | $5,220 | $6,920 |
| Housing and Meals ** | $12,804 | $12,804 | $12,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,990 | $2,210 | $2,650 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $74 | $74 | $74 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $23,218 | $25,140 | $27,280 |
Distance-only student are not eligible for WUE or UMAA Scholarships.
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $9,550 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students who do not have dependents other than a spouse.
An additional $12,012 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
| Cost of Attendance | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $10,594 | $15,832 | $21,070 |
| Housing and Meals ** | $12,804 | $12,804 | $12,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,990 | $2,210 | $2,650 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $74 | $74 | $74 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $30,294 | $35,752 | $41,430 |
Distance-only student are not eligible for WUE or UMAA Scholarships.
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $9,550 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students who do not have dependents other than a spouse.
An additional $12,012 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
2024-2025 Graduate Cost of Attendance (COA)
| Cost of Attendance | 3-5 Credits | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $2,188 | $4,262 | $6,334 | $8,406 |
| Housing and Meals ** | $22,354 | $22,354 | $22,354 | $22,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,550 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $31,494 | $33,768 | $36,040 | $38,312 |
Law, TARA & WRGP students are not eligible for distance only rates.
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 3, 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $2,462 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
| Cost of Attendance | 3-5 Credits | 6-8 Credits | 9-11 Credits | 12+ Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees * | $6,398 | $12,678 | $18,960 | $25,242 |
| Housing and Meals ** | $22,354 | $22,354 | $22,354 | $22,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,550 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Transportation | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| Total | $35,704 | $42,184 | $48,666 | $55,148 |
* Tuition & Fees are budgeted at 3, 6, 9 and 12 credit values, additional program or course fees may be charged. For more information visit Business Services website.
** An additional $2,462 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.
My COA Vs the UM Bill
The COA is based on estimated expenses, and does not reflect the charges that will be on your UM bill. Actual UM charges can be found at:
- Tuition and Fees - Business Services
- On-campus Housing - UM Housing
- On-campus Board - Dining Services
Modified Fee Structures:
Some programs such as Law, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Social Work have additional fees not reflected above. Review the non-mandatory fees at the Business Services site or check with the program you are entering to help determine the most accurate charges possible.