Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,618 when living on campus and $26,520 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,895 when living on campus and $29,797 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 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | - | $10,304 | $1,200 | $14,208 | $14,208 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | - | $10,336 | $1,000 | $14,364 | $14,364 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | - | $13,120 | $1,000 | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| Average | $9,994 | $13,272 | $1,107 | $13,517 | $15,419 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,994 for in-state students and $13,272 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,860 and Metropolitan State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,780 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 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $10,122 | $10,122 | - | $10,304 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,236 | $19,072 | - | $10,336 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $13,010 | $13,010 | - | $13,120 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| Average | $10,498 | $14,654 | $9,994 | $13,272 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,261 for state residents and $13,433 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,364 and Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,054.
| 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 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $9,633 | $9,633 | - | $10,052 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $11,290 | $11,290 | - | $11,537 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University | $10,570 | $10,570 | - | $10,977 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,648 | $14,068 | $10,030 | $19,212 |
| Average | $10,047 | $11,779 | $10,261 | $13,433 |
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 $13,517 when a student lives on campus and $15,419 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 | - |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $10,666 | $3,542 | $10,666 | $3,542 | - |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,594 | $3,770 | $10,594 | $3,770 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $10,400 | $2,152 | $10,400 | $2,152 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| Average | $10,562 | $2,955 | $11,445 | $3,973 | - |