Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,106 when living on campus and $30,077 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,463 when living on campus and $33,434 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 | ||
| Saint Cloud State University | - | $10,117 | $1,400 | $12,230 | $12,230 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $14,318 | $19,762 | $1,000 | $12,654 | $12,510 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | - | $13,120 | $1,000 | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $16,488 | $36,402 | $1,000 | $15,378 | $15,378 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | - | $14,400 | $1,000 | $15,300 | $15,300 |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $15,403 | $18,760 | $1,080 | $13,623 | $13,594 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,403 for in-state students and $18,760 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,402 and Saint Cloud State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,117 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saint Cloud State University | $10,117 | $20,001 | - | $10,117 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $14,126 | $19,516 | $14,318 | $19,762 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $13,010 | $13,010 | - | $13,120 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,859 | $35,099 | $16,488 | $36,402 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $13,464 | $13,464 | - | $14,400 |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,315 | $20,218 | $15,403 | $18,760 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,414 for state residents and $26,000 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Duluth requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,580 and Saint Cloud State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,130.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Saint Cloud State University | $9,945 | $14,367 | $10,484 | $15,314 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $19,964 | $30,074 | $20,668 | $31,132 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $20,315 | $30,425 | $21,091 | $31,555 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,741 | $24,955 | $17,414 | $26,000 |
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 $13,623 when a student lives on campus and $13,594 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Saint Cloud State University | $9,630 | $2,600 | $9,630 | $2,600 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $10,206 | $2,448 | $10,062 | $2,448 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $10,400 | $2,152 | $10,400 | $2,152 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $13,028 | $2,350 | $13,028 | $2,350 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $12,990 | $2,310 | $12,990 | $2,310 | - |
| Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,251 | $2,372 | $11,222 | $2,372 | - |