Division I · Big Sky Conference
Montana State University-Bozeman · Cost & aid
Bozeman, MT · City · Public · Research university · the Bobcats · Website ↗
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$49,925
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$26,671
In-state
on campus
$18,511
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$2.6M
Athletic aid, women's
$14,712 per roster spot
$4.6M
Athletic aid, men's
$19,780 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $49,925 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$2,559,914
- Per roster spot$14,712 across 174 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$4,589,106
- Per roster spot$19,780 across 232 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$117k / $359k
- Tuition & fees$8,083 in-state · $31,337 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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