Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,569 when living on campus and $26,599 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,816 when living on campus and $26,845 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 | ||
| Minnesota State College Southeast | - | $7,820 | $2,000 | - | $33,800 |
| Saint Paul College | - | $6,318 | $1,200 | - | $16,516 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | - | $6,359 | $1,600 | - | $16,600 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | - | $6,128 | $1,000 | - | $18,970 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | - | $5,900 | $1,960 | $11,900 | $11,900 |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,209 | $6,209 | $1,000 | - | $15,792 |
| Average | $6,209 | $6,456 | $1,460 | $11,900 | $18,930 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,209 for in-state students and $6,456 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State College Southeast requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,820 and Minnesota State Community and Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,900 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | $7,490 | $7,490 | - | $7,820 |
| Saint Paul College | $6,318 | $6,318 | - | $6,318 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | $5,670 | $5,670 | - | $6,359 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $6,098 | $6,098 | - | $6,128 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $5,900 | $5,900 | - | $5,900 |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,140 | $6,140 | $6,209 | $6,209 |
| Average | $6,269 | $6,269 | $6,209 | $6,456 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Saint Paul College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $11,900 when a student lives on campus and $18,930 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | - | - | $17,914 | $15,886 | - |
| Saint Paul College | - | - | $9,996 | $6,520 | - |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | - | - | $8,200 | $8,400 | - |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | - | - | $13,345 | $5,625 | - |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | $8,400 | $3,500 | $8,400 | $3,500 | - |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | - | - | $9,459 | $6,333 | - |
| Average | $8,400 | $3,500 | $11,219 | $7,711 | - |