Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,326 when living on campus and $28,270 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,330 when living on campus and $28,274 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-Morris | $14,288 | $16,438 | $1,000 | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| Bemidji State University | - | $10,164 | $890 | $13,041 | $13,041 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | - | $5,999 | $1,200 | $14,986 | $14,986 |
| Average | $11,889 | $11,893 | $1,172 | $13,265 | $15,209 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,889 for in-state students and $11,893 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -11.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,860 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 | |
| Saint Cloud State University | $10,117 | $20,001 | - | $10,117 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,120 | $16,250 | $14,288 | $16,438 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| Bemidji State University | $10,130 | $10,130 | - | $10,164 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $5,999 | $5,999 | - | $5,999 |
| Average | $9,916 | $13,480 | $11,889 | $11,893 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,257 for state residents and $13,888 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,364 and Bemidji State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,221.
| 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-Morris | 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 |
| Bemidji State University | $9,711 | $9,711 | - | $10,048 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,969 | $12,179 | $10,257 | $13,888 |
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 $13,265 when a student lives on campus and $15,209 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-Morris | $10,074 | $2,100 | $10,074 | $2,100 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| Bemidji State University | $10,041 | $3,000 | $10,041 | $3,000 | - |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $8,924 | $6,062 | $8,924 | $6,062 | - |
| Average | $9,979 | $3,287 | $10,960 | $4,250 | - |