Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance for:
Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Undergraduate & Non-Degree Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits | $18,453.00 | |
| Tuition over 19 credits | $1,538.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Fee | $600.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Undergraduate & Non-Degree Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Part Time under 12 credits | $1,538.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Part Time Fee | $300.00 | No charge for less than 6 credits per semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Post Baccalaureate Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits | $846.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Tuition over 19 credits | $1,538.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Full Time Fee | $600.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Post Baccalaureate Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Part Time under 12 credits | $846.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Part Time Fee | $300.00 | No charge for less than 6 credits per semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Summer Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Summer Tuition | $700.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Advanced College Experience (ACE) | ||
| Tuition | $50.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: Eligible High School Students can take a maximum of 8 semester credits.
| Senior Citizens | ||
| Tuition- fixed rate | $50.00 | 1-3 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $100.00 | 4-6 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $150.00 | 7-9 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $200.00 | 10-12 credits |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: 60 years or older at registration and enrolled for audit only.
| Carroll Early Access (CEA) | ||
| Tuition | $ — | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: Eligible High School Students can take a maximum of 8 semester credits.
| Audit Tuition | ||
| Tuition | $150.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Faculty Led - Fall/Spring | ||
| Full Time* 12-19 credits | No additional tuition cost | |
| Tuition Overload 20+ credits | $1,538.00 | Rate is per credit |
*Tuition Remission, ACE, CEA & Senior Citizen rates DO NOT APPLY for any education abroad.
*Variable program costs apply to all education abroad (academic year or summer).
| Faculty Led - Summer | ||
| Tuition | TBD | Rate is per credit |
| Miscellaneous Fees | ||
| Application Fee | $35.00 | |
| Enrollment Deposit | $200.00 | Rate is per semester |
| International Enrollment Deposit | $750.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Orientation Fee | $100.00 | One time fee |
| Late Grad App Submission Fee | $25.00 | One time fee if applicable |
| Nursing Liability Fee | $20.00 | Rate is per year |
| Nursing Clincial Fee | $340.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Nursing Program Fee | $350.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Engineering Program Fee | $100.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Anthrozoology Program Fee | $350.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Graduating Student Fee | $160.00 | One time fee |
| Late Graduation Application Submission Fee | $25.00 | One time fee if applicable |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee | $50.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Late Payment Fee | $100.00 | Rate is per semester |
Residence Halls
Note: First and second year students are required to live on campus.
| Guadalupe | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $2,935.00 |
| Double/Triple | $2,556.00 |
| Triple/Quad | $2,556.00 |
| St. Charles | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $2,935.00 |
| Double | $2,556.00 |
| Triple/Quad | $2,556.00 |
| Borromeo | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $2,935.00 |
| Double | $2,556.00 |
| Trinity | Rate is per semester |
| Single Bedroom/Quad Unit | $3,094.00 |
| Shared Bedroom/Double Unit | $2,826.00 |
Campus Apartments
Note: Available for 3rd, 4th and 5th year students only
| Apartment Size | Rate is per month |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050.00 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,425.00 |
Note: Monthly rent rate per student is based on apartment occupancy.
- 12 month lease & $500 deposit required
- Utilities included
- Wireless internet, Water, Sewer and Garbage included
- Students renting Apartments are NOT eligible for Community Living Grant
- For more information see Residence Life
Meal Plans
| Plan Name | Rate is per semester | Available for | # of Meals | Flex Cash |
| All Access | $2,652.00 | All Students | Unlimited | $175.00 |
| Block | $2,472.00 | All Students | Block 240 | $325.00 |
| Upperclassman | $1,501.00 | Junior & Senior, Apartment Tenants, Off-Campus Students | Block 110 | $300.00 |
| Commuter | $631.00 | Apartment Tenants or Off-Campus Students | Block 40 | $200.00 |
Note: Each semester is approximately 104 days.
- First and Second year residential students must choose either the All Access or the Block 240 Plan.
- Helena-area students living with a parent(s) or guardian(s) must be on a Commuter Plan.
- Unused Meals DO NOT carry forward from semester to semester
- Unused Flex dollars carry forward from fall semester to spring ONLY if a meal plan is purchased spring semester.
- Unused Flex dollars DO NOT carry forward from spring semester to fall semester.
Note: All listed changes are subject to change without notice by the College.
Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Undergraduate & Non-Degree Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits | $18,914.00 | |
| Tuition over 19 credits | $1,575.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Fee | $600.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Undergraduate & Non-Degree Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Part Time under 12 credits | $1,575.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Part Time Fee | $300.00 | 6-11.99 credits |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Less than 6 credits |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Post Baccalaureate Full Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Full Time 12-19 credits | $866.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Tuition over 19 credits | $1,575.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Full Time Fee | $600.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Post Baccalaureate Part Time Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Tuition Part-Time under 12 credits | $866.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Student Part-Time Fee | $300.00 | 6-11.99 Credits |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Less than 6 credits |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Winter Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Winter Tuition | $720.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Summer Tuition & Standard Fees | ||
| Summer Tuition | $720.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Advanced College Experience (ACE) | ||
| Tuition | $50.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: Eligible High School Students can take a maximum of 8 semester credits.
| Senior Citizens | ||
| Tuition- fixed rate | $50.00 | 1-3 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $100.00 | 4-6 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $150.00 | 7-9 credits |
| Tuition- fixed rate | $200.00 | 10-12 credits |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: 60 years or older at registration and enrolled for audit only.
| Carroll Early Access (CEA) (when offered) | ||
| Tuition | $ — | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
Note: Eligible High School Students can take a maximum of 8 semester credits.
| Audit Tuition | ||
| Tuition | $150.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Course Fee(s) | Variable | See class schedule |
| Faculty Led & Education Abroad - Fall/Spring | ||
| Full Time* 12-19 credits | No additional tuition cost | |
| Tuition Overload 20+ credits | $1,575.00 | Rate is per credit |
*Tuition Remission, ACE, CEA & Senior Citizen rates DO NOT APPLY for any education abroad.
*Variable program costs may apply (academic year or summer).
| Faculty Led & Education Abroad - Summer | ||
| Tuition | $700.00 | Rate is per credit |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 | Per Semester |
| Miscellaneous Fees | ||
| Application Fee | $35.00 | |
| Enrollment Deposit | $200.00 | Rate is per semester |
| International Enrollment Deposit | $750.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Orientation Fee | $100.00 | One time fee |
| Late Grad App Submission Fee | $25.00 | One time fee if applicable |
| Nursing Liability Fee | $20.00 | Rate is per year |
| Nursing Clincial Fee | $340.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Nursing Program Fee | $350.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Engineering Program Fee | $100.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Anthrozoology Program Fee | $350.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Graduating Student Fee | $160.00 | One time fee |
| Late Graduation Application Submission Fee | $25.00 | One time fee if applicable |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee | $50.00 | Rate is per semester |
| Late Payment Fee | $100.00 | Rate is per semester |
Residence Halls
Note: First and second year students are required to live on campus.
| Guadalupe | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $3,023.00 |
| Double/Triple | $2,633.00 |
| Triple/Quad | $2,633.00 |
| St. Charles | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $3,023.00 |
| Double | $2,633.00 |
| Triple/Quad | $2,633.00 |
| Borromeo | Rate is per semester |
| Single | $3,023.00 |
| Double | $2,663.00 |
| Trinity | Rate is per semester |
| Single Bedroom/Quad Unit | $3,187.00 |
| Shared Bedroom/Double Unit | $2,911.00 |
Campus Apartments
Note: Available for 3rd, 4th and 5th year students only
| Apartment Size | Rate is per month |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080.00 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,470.00 |
Note: Monthly rent rate per student is based on apartment occupancy.
- 12 month lease & $500 deposit required
- Utilities included
- Wireless internet, Water, Sewer and Garbage included
- Students renting Apartments are NOT eligible for Community Living Grant
- For more information see Residence Life
Meal Plans
| Plan Name | Rate is per semester | Available for | # of Meals | Flex Cash |
| All Access | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Note: Each semester is approximately 104 days.
- First and Second-year residential students must choose either the All Access or the Block 240 Plan.
- Helena-area students living with a parent(s) or guardian(s) must be on a Commuter Plan.
- Unused Meals DO NOT carry forward from semester to semester
- Unused Flex dollars carry forward from fall semester to spring ONLY if a meal plan is purchased spring semester.
- Unused Flex dollars DO NOT carry forward from spring semester to fall semester.
Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College.
Winter session account information is available to view and pay on the Saints Student Account Center OKTA App beginning on Wednesday, November 15th and will be charged to the 2021 fall term.
Cost per credit: $700
| Winter Session Payment Deadlines | ||
| Payment Due Date | Start Date | |
| Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 by end of business day | Monday, December 27th, 2021 | |
| Winter session deadlines to withdraw from courses with a partial or full refund | ||
| Last Day of 100% Refund | Last Day of 50% Refund | Last Day of 0% Refund |
| Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 by end of business day | Monday, December 27th, 2021 by end of business day | On or after Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 |
Cost Of Attendance by Semester
| Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, & Summer 2022 | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $400.00 | one time fee |
| Accelerated Nursing Program- Tuition/Post Bac | $15,000.00 | per semester |
| Liability Fee | $10.00 | per semester |
| Program Fee | $650.00 | per semester |
| Clinical Fee | $500.00 | per semester |
| Student Fee | $540.00 | per semester |
| Graduation Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee** | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
- *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due dates (Summer = May 1st, Fall = Sept. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
- **Payment plan installment dates are: May 1st, June 1st, July 1st & August 1st.
- Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & board charges (see Cost of Attendance page).
Withdrawal Procedure & Refund Policy
Due to the intensiveness of the program, ACNU students, who withdraw during a term, are required to restart the program. More information about readmission is available from the Accelerated Nursing program director. Withdrawal forms must be obtained & returned in the Registrar's Office. Forms must be stamped by 4:00 pm on the deadlines listed below to receive appropriate refund of tuition & fees. More information at (406) 447-5435.
- 10 days prior to beginning of first course in each semester - 100% Refund of tuition & student fees less $400 deposit forfeiture
- 1-9 days prior to beginning of first course in the semester - 50% Refund of tuition & student fees
- First day of course in the semester or after - 0% Refund of tuition & student fees
Please visit the official dates and deadlines page to read our future policies on refunds and withdrawals, as well as other important deadlines.
Through GradGuard, Carroll College offers a tuition insurance plan as added protection for students and families. This plan can reimburse your non-refundable tuition and housing costs after an unexpected withdrawal for a covered illness, injury, mental health condition and more. You will have the option to learn more about tuition insurance on the next page.
Cost Of Attendance by Semester
| Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, & Summer 2023 | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $400.00 | one time fee |
| Accelerated Nursing Program- Tuition/Post Bac | $15,400.00 | per semester |
| Clinical Readiness | $127.00 | first summer term |
| Liability Fee | $10.00 | per semester |
| Program Fee | $650.00 | per semester |
| Clinical Fee | $500.00 | per semester |
| Student Fee | $600.00 | per semester |
| Graduation Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee** | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
- *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Summer = May 1st, Fall = Sept. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st ) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
- **Payment plan installment dates are:
- Summer: May 1st, June 1st, July 1st & August 1st
- Fall: September 1st, October 1st, November 1st & December 1st
- Spring: January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
- Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & board charges (see Cost of Attendance 2022-2023).
Cost Of Attendance by Semester
| Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, & Summer 2024 | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $400.00 | one time |
| Accelerated Nursing Program- Tuition/Post Bac | $15,815.00 | per semester |
| Clinical Readiness | $127.00 | first summer term |
| Liability Fee | $10.00 | per semester |
| Program Fee | $650.00 | per semester |
| Clinical Fee | $500.00 | per semester |
| Student Fee | $600.00 | per semester |
| Graduation Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee** | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
- *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Summer = May 1st, Fall = Sept. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st ) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
- **Payment plan installment dates are:
- Summer: May 1st, June 1st, July 1st & August 1st
- Fall: September 1st, October 1st, November 1st & December 1st
- Spring: January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
- Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & board charges (see Cost of Attendance 2023-2024).
Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & Summer 2022 Tuition and Fees | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $200.00 | per admission |
| Master of Accountancy Tuition | $584.00 | rate is per credit |
| MACC Graduate Fee | $110.00 | per semester |
| Master Graduating Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
| Course Fee(s) | variable | see class schedule |
| *if the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = Aug. 1st & Spring = Jan. 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged. | ||
| Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & board charges (see Cost of Attendance 2021-2022). | ||
Refund Policies*
Students wishing to drop from masters courses with beginning and end dates which do not correspond to the full semester schedule are required to direct their request to the Registrar's Office. This must be done prior to the first scheduled class meeting in order to receive 100% refund of tuition. A 50% refund* of tuition will be granted if written notice is received according to the following schedule:
- 7 week module- within the first 7 calendar days of the module
- 8 week module- within the first 8 calendar days of the module
- 5 week module- within the first 5 calendar days of the module
- 3 week module- within the first 3 calendar days of the module
*program, laboratory, course, workshop, and new student orientation fees are non-refundable
| Fall 2021 Refund Policy | |||
| Course | Start Date | Drop & Receive 100% refund | Drop & Receive 50% refund |
| BA-503 Financial Accounting (8 week module) | Tue, Aug 24 | Wed, Aug 25 | Wed, Sept 1 |
| BA-511 Tax Research/Practice (8 week module) | Tue, Aug 24 | Wed, Aug 25 | Wed, Sept 1 |
| BA-507 Advanced Accounting Topics (8 week module) | Tue, Oct 19 | Wed, Oct 20 | Wed, Oct 27 |
| BA-521 Advanced Taxation Topics (8 week module) | Tue, Oct 19 | Wed, Oct 20 | Wed, Oct 27 |
| Spring 2021 & Summer 2022 Refund Policies** | |||
| Course | Start Date | Drop & Receive 100% refund | Drop & Receive 50% refund |
| ** See Official Dates & Deadlines for Summer Session 2022 | |||
Master of Accountancy Financial Aid
Financial aid administered by the Financial Aid Office is designed to assist students in paying for their expenses associated with earning a graduate degree. Financial aid is available to assist in paying for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and the student's living expenses while enrolled. Students may qualify for federal work, and loans only. Graduate and Post Bach students are not eligible for any Carroll College gift aid or tuition benefits. MACC students are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program.
A graduate program student may be eligible for graduate level, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan limits based on their annual FAFSA results and aggregate loan limits ($20,500 annual limit). First time Stafford Loan borrowers must complete a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Master Promissory Note (MPN). Graduate students may also be eligible for a Federal Graduate PLUS Loan whichis a loan available to graduate students who need extra funding after receiving the annual maximum in Stafford Loans. These are credit based loans. Each year a graduate student may apply for a Graduate PLUS Loan using the online application form at studentloans.gov. First time Graduate PLUS borrowers must also sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Federal Work-Study may be available for those that qualify. For information regarding aid at Carroll, view our Federal Loan Financial Aid webpage.
Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $200.00 | per admission |
| Master of Accountancy Tuition | $605.00 | rate is per credit |
| MACC Graduate Fee | $110.00 | per semester |
| Master Graduating Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
| Course Fee(s) | variable | see class schedule |
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Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & Summer 2022 Tuition & Fees | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $400.00 | per admission |
| Tuition | $850.00 | per credit hour |
| Master Fee | $600.00 | if 8 credits or more |
| Master Fee | $300.00 | if 7 credits or less |
| Master Graduating Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Clinical Fee | $300.00 | per semester |
| Program Fee | $150.00 | per semester |
| Liability Insurance | $100.00 | per year |
| Books cost | $400.00 | per semester |
| Travel Cost | $700.00 | per semester (if applicable) |
| Room/Board | $5,208.00 | per semester (if applicable) |
Cost of Attendance by Semester
| Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| Enrollment Deposit | $400.00 | per admission |
| Tuition | $873.00 | rate is per credit |
| Master Fee | $600.00 | if 8 credits or more |
| Master Fee | $300.00 | if 7 credits or less |
| Master Graduating Fee | $160.00 | one time |
| Clinical Fee | $150.00 | per enrolled practicum course |
| Program Fee | $150.00 | per semester |
| Liability Insurance | $50.00 | per enrolled practicum course |
| Semester Late Fee* | $100.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee** | $50.00 | per semester |
| Payment Plan Installment Late Fee | $10.00 | per installment |
| Course Fee(s) | variable | see class schedule |
- *If the student balance is not paid in full by the semester due date (Fall = August 1st & Spring = January 1st) or enrolled in a semester payment plan; the semester late fee is charged.
- **Payment plan installment dates are:
- Fall: July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st & November 1st
- Spring: December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st & April 1st
- Note: All listed charges are subject to change without notice by the College. Additional charges may apply based on enrollment status and room & board charges (see Cost of Attendance 2022-2023).
Withdrawal Refund Policies
100% refund of tuition & fees prior to course start date. Deposit non-refundable.
A 50% refund of tuition only (program and course fees non-refundable):
6 week course first 6 days
8 week course first 8 days
12 week course first 12 days
16 week course first 16 days