School of Architecture Estimated Expenses
2024-2025
In addition to tuition, university fees and room and board expenses, students in the School of Architecture incur a number of additional expenses as part of their major. These include the Architecture Program Fee, supply costs for model building and drawing, and some field-trip related costs. Fees vary depending upon a student's degree status: Environmental Design Foundations (first year), Environmental Design (second through fourth year) and Architecture (graduate years).
Undergraduate University Costs
Resident Undergraduate
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Semester | Academic Year |
| University Tuition/Fees | $4,230 | $8,460 |
| Food/Housing | $7,000 | $14,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $725 | $1,450 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,013 | $4,026 |
| Sub-Total (University) | $13,968 | $27,936 |
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
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Semester | Academic Year |
| University Tuition/Fees | $5,976 | $11,952 |
| Food/Housing | $7,000 | $14,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $725 | $1,450 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,013 | $4,026 |
| Sub-Total (University) | $14,778 | $29,556 |
Non-Resident Undergraduate
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Semester | Academic Year |
| University Tuition/Fees | $16,644 | $33,288 |
| Food/Housing | $7,000 | $14,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $725 | $1,450 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,013 | $4,026 |
| Sub-Total (University) | $26,382 | $52,764 |
Undergraduate Architecture Program Costs
Architecture Program Costs are the same for resident and non-resident undergraduate students.
| Architecture Program Fee1 | Semester | Academic Year |
| First-year Students | $81.20 | $162.40 |
| Second-year Students | $487.35 | $974.70 |
| Third-year Students | $487.35 | $974.70 |
| Fourth-year Students | $487.35 | $974.70 |
| Architecture Books/Supplies2 | Semester | Academic Year |
| First-year Students | $450 | $900 |
| Second-year Students | $500 | $500 |
| Third-year Students | $350 | $700 |
| Fourth-year Students | $350 | $700 |
| Architecture Field Trip Costs3 | Semester | Academic Year |
| First-year Students | --- | --- |
| Second-year Students | --- | --- |
| Third-year Students | $225 | Fall Semester Only |
| Fourth-year Students | $250 | Arch 450 Only |
| $200 | Arch 457 Only |
1Architecture program fees are assessed only on Architecture design studio courses. They are assessed in addition to the University Fees. All Architecture Program Fees collected are distributed to the School of Architecture for use in support of student courses, field trips, activities, events and equipment.
2Architecture Books and Supplies are an estimate of the additional supplies and resources specific to the Environmental Design curriculum.
3Architecture Field Trip costs are an estimate of student costs on field trips that are not covered by the Architecture Program Fee.
Graduate University Costs
Resident Graduate
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Semester | Academic Year |
| University Tuition/Fees | $3,144 | $6,288 |
| Food/Housing | $7,000 | $14,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $564 | $1,128 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,708 | $9,416 |
| Sub-Total (University) | $15,416 | $30,832 |
Non-Resident Graduate
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Semester | Academic Year |
| University Tuition/Fees | $10,420 | $20,840 |
| Food/Housing | $7,000 | $14,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $564 | $1,128 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,708 | $9,416 |
| Sub-Total (University) | $22,692 | $45,384 |
Graduate Architecture Program Costs
Architecture Program Costs are the same for resident and non-resident undergraduate students.
| Architecture Program Fee4 | Semester | Academic Year |
| Graduate Students | $649.90 | $1299.80 |
| Architecture Books/Supplies5 | Semester | Academic Year |
| Graduate Students | $350 | $700 |
| Architecture Field Trip Costs6 | Semester | Academic Year |
| Graduate Students | $225 | Arch 551 Only |
| Sub-Total (Architecture) |
4Architecture program fees are assessed only on Architecture design studio courses. They are assessed in addition to the University Fees. All Architecture Program Fees collected are distributed to the School of Architecture for use in support of student courses, field trips, activities, events and equipment.
5Architecture Books and Supplies are an estimate of the additional supplies and resources specific to the Architecture curriculum.
6Architecture Field Trip costs are an estimate of student costs on field trips that are not covered by the Architecture Program Fee.
Financial Resources
Financial Aid
Montana State University provides valuable Financial Information on scholarships, the cost of attending MSU, and additional financial guidance. The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and application materials for obtaining a wide range of financial assistance.
Read here for additional financial guidance information on how to pay for school.
Scholarships
First-Year Students
The School of Architecture has one dedicated scholarship — the Dean Harold C. Rose Scholarship — for first-year Environmental Design students who are continuing on to the second year of the program. The faculty vote on the best ARCH 151/152 portfolio of work and determine the winner of the Dean Harold C. Rose Scholarship at the end of spring semester first year of the undergraduate program.
First-year Environmental Design students do not need to apply for this scholarship as it is faculty selected.
All Environmental Design and Architecture Students
The School of Architecture awards approximately $80,000 in scholarship money each year to students in the second through fourth year of the undergraduate program and for graduate students. Information and application materials for these scholarships is made available to students every year on the first class day of each spring semester.
Application Process
Students submit a general scholarship application and the School of Architecture Scholarship Committee works through the data submitted to match students to specific scholarships based upon scholarship criteria. The Scholarship Application submitted in the spring is for money for the following academic year. For example, if a student in the second year of our program submits the scholarship application in spring semester, the money is available for use in the subsequent academic year.
Scholarship Criteria
There are over 40 separate scholarships for which a student is eligible. Many scholarships will have different selection criteria such as Montana resident or non-resident, financial need, academic record, AIAS membership, leadership abilities, etc. This information is assembled by the School and provided to the School of Architecture Scholarship Committee to aid in their selection process.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Occasionally, outside groups will contact MSU with information about specific scholarships. These scholarship announcements will be sent to students through the Canvas advising course shell. These scholarships are not administered by MSU.
MSU Cat $cholarships
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Graduate Teaching Assistant Positions
Architecture graduate students can apply for graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions. These positions are filled each fall and spring semester and provide students with the opportunity to become teaching assistants for a wide range of the undergraduate Environmental Design courses offered. These include the design studios, graphics, history, building construction, structures, and professional practice. GTAs receive a monthly stipend and graduate credit waivers for each semester they serve as GTAs. Graduate students apply for these positions at the time of their initial admission to the Master of Architecture program and prior to each subsequent semester. The School of Architecture provides application information to students during their registration advising session each semester.