Understanding Tuition and Fees
The 91次元 offers a comprehensive overview of tuition and fees designed to guide current and prospective students in planning their education costs. Review the mandatory fee and non-mandatory fees and their definitions below.
Missoula College Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Law School Tuition and Fees
Early College Students (High School)
The tuition rate is 50% of the In-State, Missoula College tuition rate. Mandatory and non-mandatory fees are not assessed, except for applicable course fees. Early College students are not eligible to use campus services (i.e., Campus Rec fee, Athletic fee). Contact Student Financial Services for any additional questions.
Understanding Mandatory Fees at UM
There are 13 mandatory fees that UM students must pay. The following list names and defines each of the mandatory fees. Fees marked with an asterisk indict that for an additional fee students taking fewer than six (6) credits or Missoula College students may obtain the same benefits and services as a full time student.
ASUM Fee
The Activity Fee is to support the operations of the Associated Student of The 91次元 (ASUM) and its committees to enhance student campus life. This fee entitles students to use ASUM services (legal services, day care, tutoring services, etc.), provides support to ASUM activities, allows students to vote in student government elections, receive reduced rates to programming events, supports student-recycling program on campus, supports publishing of the campus student newspaper (Kaimin), and supports the student radio station on the University campus.
Athletic Fee*
This fee entitles students access to athletic events and supports athletic facilities and operations. For an additional fee, students under six (6) credits, or College of Technology students, may obtain full benefits and services as a full time student.
* Missoula College students have the option of paying the Athletic Fee for access to these facilities or services.
Campus Recreation Fee*
This fee is used to maintain and operate the recreation sports facilities and programs of the Campus Recreation Department. It allows students to use the Campus Recreation facility and at certain times, the Grizzly Pool at no charge.
* Missoula College students have the option of paying the Campus Recreation Fee for access to these facilities or services.
Equipment Fee
This fee is for the purchase, lease, and maintenance of equipment, which provide a primary benefit to educational programs, including the library.
Facilities Fee
This fee services long-term debt for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of University buildings. This fee also is used to remodel and renovate classrooms and laboratories in instructional facilities. Non-Resident students pay an additional amount, which represents the portion covered by the State of Montana for resident students.
Health Service Fee
This fee supports the Curry Health Center (CHC) and provides student programs, medical, dental, counseling and health enhancement services during the academic year to all students.
Registration Fee (Non Refundable)
This fee is applied to cover the costs associated with registering a student. Student Support Fee This fee supports the operation of academic support services and centers.
Sustainability Fee
Supports the Kless Sustainability Fund, a resource for energy and resource conservation projects on campus.
Technology Fee
This fee supports the University technology infrastructure that includes acquisition, renewal, licensing, maintenance, and operations of the campus technology core and distributed systems, building level hub, switching, and wiring. This fee is also used to purchase and/or lease computer equipment, software, maintenance or related items which will benefit instructional programs.
Transportation Fee
This fee supports and promotes transportation options for the University community. Revenue from this fee assists with costs associated with alternative transportation needs for faculty, students, and staff that include park and ride, shuttle bus, off campus parking, etc.
Tuition
Rates are dependent on student academic level and residency status and are applied to instructional costs.
UC Fees
This fee supports the daily operations and maintenance of the University Center. This fee also services the long-term debt related to the University Center renovation.
Understanding Non-Mandatory Fees at UM
Non-mandatory fees vary depending on degree program, course, college or school. For further explanation of non-mandatory fees based on your specific path, please contact Student Financial Services.