Tuition for in-state students at Helena College University of Montana saw a 3.2% rise during the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest available figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Montana residents paid $3,590 to attend the two-year public college this year, which is $113 higher than the $3,477 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition fees that were 174.7% higher than those for residents in the 2022-23 school year, amounting to $9,863. This represents a 3.1% increase from the $9,570 charged in 2021-22.
Approximately 95% of the undergraduate student body at Helena College University of Montana consists of Montana residents, while about 5% come from other states.
Data indicates that 72% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 70 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $314,155, and 41 students obtained student loans exceeding $195,527.
Among all undergraduate students, 674 received grants or scholarships amounting to $1.4 million, while 246 students borrowed a combined total of $1.5 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Helena College University of Montana in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 46 | 39% | $190,470 | $4,141 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 33 | 28% | $43,635 | $1,322 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 35 | 30% | $80,050 | $2,287 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 70 | 60% | $314,155 | $4,488 |
| Federal student loans | 41 | 35% | $195,527 | $4,769 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 41 | 35% | $195,527 | $4,769 |
| Total student aid | 84 | 72% | $509,682 | $6,067 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
