Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,361 when living on campus and $31,193 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,254 when living on campus and $28,085 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 | ||
| Southwest Minnesota State University | - | $10,304 | $1,200 | $14,208 | $14,208 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,288 | $16,438 | $1,000 | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Bemidji State University | - | $10,164 | $890 | $13,041 | $13,041 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | - | $14,400 | $1,000 | $15,300 | $15,300 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | - | $5,999 | $1,200 | $14,986 | $14,986 |
| Average | $14,288 | $11,181 | $1,132 | $13,942 | $15,773 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,288 for in-state students and $11,181 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Morris requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,438 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 | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $10,122 | $10,122 | - | $10,304 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,120 | $16,250 | $14,288 | $16,438 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Bemidji State University | $10,130 | $10,130 | - | $10,164 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $13,464 | $13,464 | - | $14,400 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $5,999 | $5,999 | - | $5,999 |
| Average | $10,587 | $10,942 | $14,288 | $11,181 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,359 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,171 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 | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $9,633 | $9,633 | - | $10,052 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University | $10,570 | $10,570 | - | $10,977 |
| Bemidji State University | $9,711 | $9,711 | - | $10,048 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,971 | $9,971 | $10,359 | |
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 $13,942 when a student lives on campus and $15,773 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $10,666 | $3,542 | $10,666 | $3,542 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $10,074 | $2,100 | $10,074 | $2,100 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Bemidji State University | $10,041 | $3,000 | $10,041 | $3,000 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $12,990 | $2,310 | $12,990 | $2,310 | - |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $8,924 | $6,062 | $8,924 | $6,062 | - |
| Average | $10,539 | $3,403 | $11,427 | $4,346 | - |