Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,269 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,385 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,363 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,164 | State avg: $13,344. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.70% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.95% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Montana State University-Northern Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,385
Room and board
$7,026
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$3,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$17,363
Average net price
$14,164
Average aid coverage
18%
$3,199 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Montana State University-Northern pays approximately $14,164 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Montana average of $13,344 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Montana State University-Northern?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Montana and national averages.
Montana State University-Northern net price
$14,164
Montana average
$13,344
National average
$17,506
Montana State University-Northern Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,385 and average net price at $14,164. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,385
Current net price
$14,164
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
42.33%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,505
Undergraduates
787
10-Year Median Earnings - Montana State University-Northern vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Montana State University-Northern graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Montana State University-Northern?
Undergraduates
787
Completion rate
42.33%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.70%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.95%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.70% of Montana State University-Northern students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.95% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Montana State University-Northern
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Montana State University-Northern's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Montana State University-Northern lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Montana State University-Northern is listed at 300 W 11th St, Havre, MT 59501. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Montana State University-Northern with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern | Not available | $19,385 | $14,164 | $49,505 |
| Carroll College | 72.64% | $40,352 | $24,842 | $61,772 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Not available | $10,370 | $12,184 | $54,329 |
| Montana Technological University | 89.90% | $24,730 | $16,240 | $54,329 |
| Montana State University | 86.83% | $31,337 | $20,593 | $53,263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Montana State University-Northern's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Montana State University-Northern in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Montana State University-Northern tuition?
Montana State University-Northern's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,385.
What is Montana State University-Northern's average net price?
Montana State University-Northern's average net price in the local dataset is $14,164.
What is Montana State University-Northern's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,505 for Montana State University-Northern.
Is Montana State University-Northern accredited?
Montana State University-Northern's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Montana State University-Northern?
The local dataset lists 787 undergraduate students at Montana State University-Northern.
What percentage of Montana State University-Northern students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Montana State University-Northern in the local dataset is 29.70%.
What is the federal loan rate at Montana State University-Northern?
The federal loan rate for Montana State University-Northern in the local dataset is 27.95%.
Where should I verify Montana State University-Northern data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Montana State University-Northern or the latest official federal education data.