Montana regents gearing up for 2015 Legislature – UM, MSU costs rise 55 percent in 10 years

Montana’s University System is gearing up for the 2015 Legislature, preparing its budget and buildings wish lists in hopes that the governor will fold them into his recommendations to lawmakers.

GAIL SCHONTZLER, Chronicle Staff Writer

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UM, MSU costs rise 55 percent in 10 years

A higher education official says tuition and fees at Montana’s two flagship universities are going up slowly compared to other states.

A new affordability study shows the cost of attending Montana State University and the University of Montana rose 55 percent in the last 10 years.

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Gazette opinion: Food for thought in university enrollment trends

Uneven growth statewide

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