Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,089 when living on campus and $28,341 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,980 when living on campus and $31,231 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Winona State University | $10,498 | $17,230 | $900 | $12,564 | $12,564 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $14,318 | $19,762 | $1,000 | $12,654 | $12,510 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | - | $5,999 | $1,200 | $14,986 | $14,986 |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,435 | $14,326 | $1,128 | $13,525 | $15,777 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,435 for in-state students and $14,326 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Duluth requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,762 and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,999 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Winona State University | $10,492 | $17,224 | $10,498 | $17,230 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $14,126 | $19,516 | $14,318 | $19,762 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $5,999 | $5,999 | - | $5,999 |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,949 | $14,247 | $11,435 | $14,326 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,730 for state residents and $19,177 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 12.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Duluth requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,580 and Metropolitan State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,171.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Winona State University | $9,094 | $13,334 | $10,491 | $15,386 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $19,964 | $30,074 | $20,668 | $31,132 |
| Metropolitan State University | $10,570 | $10,570 | - | $10,977 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,648 | $14,068 | $10,030 | $19,212 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,319 | $17,012 | $13,730 | $19,177 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,525 when a student lives on campus and $15,777 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Winona State University | $9,924 | $2,640 | $9,924 | $2,640 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $10,206 | $2,448 | $10,062 | $2,448 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $8,924 | $6,062 | $8,924 | $6,062 | - |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,070 | $3,456 | $11,200 | $4,577 | - |