Main College Cost Directory 2026
U.S. College Cost Directory
Use this directory as the main starting point for comparing U.S. colleges by tuition, total cost, net price, median earnings, graduation rate, and value score.
Interactive Table
Search inside the table, click any column heading to sort, and open individual college profiles for more detail.
| University | Location | Type | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Public | $22,786 | $16,481 | $54,329 | 58.2% | Value Score = earnings 21.7 + graduation 14.6 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.2 + debt 7.2 = 60.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Carroll College | Helena, MT | Private Nonprofit | $55,626 | $23,960 | $61,772 | 69.3% | Value Score = earnings 24.7 + graduation 17.3 + net price 7.0 + total cost 3.0 + debt 4.0 = 56.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Public | $25,905 | $22,499 | $53,263 | 57.1% | Value Score = earnings 21.3 + graduation 14.3 + net price 7.5 + total cost 6.8 + debt 6.1 = 55.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Public | $16,578 | $12,664 | $49,505 | 41.1% | Value Score = earnings 19.8 + graduation 10.3 + net price 10.8 + total cost 7.9 + debt 7.0 = 55.8/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The University of Montana-Western | Dillon, MT | Public | $21,403 | $16,558 | $43,229 | 51.3% | Value Score = earnings 17.3 + graduation 12.8 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.3 + debt 6.6 = 53.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Public | $23,570 | $16,784 | $44,511 | 48% | Value Score = earnings 17.8 + graduation 12.0 + net price 9.4 + total cost 7.1 + debt 5.7 = 52.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | Private Nonprofit | $46,093 | $19,751 | $49,036 | 48.4% | Value Score = earnings 19.6 + graduation 12.1 + net price 8.4 + total cost 4.2 + debt 6.6 = 50.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Public | $20,054 | $16,524 | $44,296 | 30% | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 7.5 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.5 + debt 7.1 = 49.3/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | Private Nonprofit | $43,477 | $17,649 | $48,296 | 27.9% | Value Score = earnings 19.3 + graduation 7.0 + net price 9.1 + total cost 4.6 + debt 6.4 = 46.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
How to Use This Page
- Start with the search box if you already know a college name.
- Use the sort dropdown to change the default ranking method.
- Click a college name to open the profile page with charts and budget tools.
Method Notes
Use the table as a starting point, then review each college profile for cost, net price, earnings, debt, graduation rate, and fit.
Figures are designed for comparison and may not match a student’s final bill. Residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees, course load, and family income can change the real cost.