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Montana State University Academic Year Cost Estimates
The expenses shown below reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a full-time load (12 or more credits) for fall and spring semesters, 2008-2009. These expenses include fees and other charges. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.
| Undergraduate Resident Students |
| Category |
Semester |
Academic Year |
| Tuition/Fees* |
$2,895 |
$5,790 |
| Room/Board** |
$3,305 |
$6,610 |
| Books/Supplies*** |
$545 |
$1090 |
| Personal/Transportation**** |
|
|
| Total |
$6,730 |
$13,490 |
| Undergraduate Non-Resident Students |
| Category |
Semester |
Academic Year |
| Tuition/Fees* |
$8,495 |
$16,990 |
| Room/Board** |
$3,305 |
$6,610 |
| Books/Supplies*** |
$545 |
$1090 |
| Personal/Transportation**** |
|
|
| Total |
$12,345 |
$24,690 |
* MSU’s undergraduate tuition rate applies to undergraduate students at all class levels (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior). There is not a higher rate for Junior and Senior students. These figures do not include a $795.00 per semester supplemental health insurance fee required of students who do not have proof of insurance coverage.
** For on campus residents, these costs include in-room 100MB high speed internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board above is based on double room, 5 day meal plan (add $104/semester for 7 day plan). Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student's living arrangements and lifestyle.
*** The actual cost of books and supplies may vary depending upon curriculum.
****Financial Aid budgets include a personal/transportation/miscellaneous figure of $1,425 per semester ($2,850 per year). Personal/miscellaneous expenses may vary depending on individual circumstances.
The following table of fees are the per credit, per semester charges for resident
and non-resident. More detailed listings of specific fees are also available.
| Credits |
Undergraduate |
|
Graduate/Post Bacc |
| Resident |
Nonresident |
Resident |
Nonresident |
| 1 |
288.80 |
755.45 |
326.80 |
793.45 |
| 2 |
498.80 |
1,432.10 |
574.80 |
1,508.10 |
| 3 |
708.80 |
2,108.75 |
822.80 |
2,222.75 |
| 4 |
918.80 |
2,785.40 |
1,070.80 |
2,937.40 |
| 5 |
1,128.80 |
3,462.05 |
1,318.80 |
3,652.05 |
| 6 |
1,338.80 |
4,138.70 |
1,566.80 |
4,366.70 |
| 7 |
1,843.85 |
5,110.40 |
2,109.85 |
5,376.40 |
| 8 |
2,053.85 |
5,787.05 |
2,357.85 |
6,091.05 |
| 9 |
2,263.85 |
6,463.70 |
2,605.85 |
6,805.70 |
| 10 |
2,473.85 |
7,140.35 |
2,853.85 |
7,520.35 |
| 11 |
2,683.85 |
7,817.00 |
3,101.85 |
8,235.00 |
| 12 |
2,893.85 |
8,493.65 |
3,349.85 |
8,949.65 |
* These figures DO NOT include the $795.00 fee for medical insurance,
which can be waived with proof of insurance.
Registration and Tuition: Undergraduate students holding high school honor, merit, or Indian scholarships and Montana citizens sixty-five years of age or older are exempt from tuition. Undergraduate students with dean's or advanced honor scholarships may be exempted from the tuition, in amounts to be determined by the scholarship committee depending upon funds available for this purpose.
Tuition: Professional staff and non-professional staff employed at least three-quarter time are exempt from
tuition for six credits only. Certain graduate research assistants and graduate teaching assistants on staff appointment on date of registration, registered for at least seven credits and approved by the dean of graduate studies, may also be exempted from tuition.
Student Activity and Health Service Fees: Students who are required by the university to complete their entire semester's work off campus and more than fifty miles from Bozeman are exempt from Student Activity and Health Service Fees as are professional staff and non-professional staff employed at least three-quarter time.
In Absentia: Students registered in absentia pay only the registration fee.
The following fees are in addition to those listed in the fee schedule. Fees are subject to change at any time. Non-matriculated students pay the same fees as regularly enrolled students. See also Course Fees.
Ski Fee (does not include transportation, lift fees, or equipment rental)
Alpine .................................................... 95.00
Nordic .................................................... 104.00
Reading Improvement Lab, per semester ....................... 40.00
Residence Hall Social Fee, per semester, to defray costs
of activities and projects ................................ 10.00
Late Paymemt, assessed the first day after
regular payment ........................................... 40.00
Additional late fee after 15th day of class ............... 40.00
Nursing Students
Uniforms and shoes (estimate) ............................. 200.00
College of Nursing pin (estimate) ......................... 45.00
Upper division petition deposit .......................... 200.00
Program Fees ................................. Consult the college
Extended Studies, per credit hour (minimum)
Undergrad ................................................ 190.00
Graduate ................................................. 225.00
Doctoral Dissertation, for microfilming and publication
of abstract in "Dissertation Abstracts" ................... 55.00
Exams given by special request .................... 2.50 to 55.00
May include Graduate Record, College Entrance and
Placement, GED, Miller Analogy, Doppelt, and
Minnesota Engineering exams.
Course Materials Fee ....................... consult the department
For materials furnished in some courses offered by Departments of
Animal and Range Science, Health and Human Development, Medical
Science, Earth Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Education, Biology,
Architecture, Microbiology, and Music.
Field Trip Fee ............................. consult the department
Program Fees ............................... consult the department or college
(Architecture, Art, College of Business, Engineering, MTA, Nursing)
Returned Check Service Charge ............................... 25.00
I.D. Card Fee ............................................... 15.00
Duplicate I.D. ............................................ 15.00
Vehicle Registration for Students and Staff
Varies per lot; minimum annual fee ........................ 159.00
Transcript Fee, charge per copy ............................. 3.00
Intensive English Language Fee (per credit).................. 214.10
Foreign Student Administrative Fee, per semester
(including summer) ........................................ 125.00
Graduation Fee .............................................. 30.00
New Student Orientation Fee
Freshman .................................................. 65.00
Transfer .................................................. 50.00
Graduate .................................................. 50.00
In Absentia Registration Fee ................................ 30.00
Challenge Fee (per credit) .................................. 30.00
Distance Learning Fee (per credit) ........ varies by course/program
Residence Hall Prepayment ................................... 200.00
Student Teaching fees ...................... consult the department
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