Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,731 when living on campus and $30,731 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,670 when living on campus and $51,670 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $16,488 | $36,402 | $1,000 | $15,378 | $15,378 |
University of Iowa | $10,964 | $32,927 | $950 | $16,682 | $16,682 |
Average | $13,726 | $34,665 | $975 | $16,030 | $16,030 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,726 for in-state students and $34,665 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,402 and University of Iowa has the lowest tuition & fees of $32,927 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,859 | $35,099 | $16,488 | $36,402 |
University of Iowa | $10,353 | $32,316 | $10,964 | $32,927 |
Average | $13,106 | $33,708 | $13,726 | $34,665 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,151 for state residents and $33,219 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Iowa requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,927 and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $29,580.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $20,315 | $30,425 | $21,091 | $31,555 |
University of Iowa | $12,564 | $31,511 | $13,211 | $34,882 |
Average | $16,440 | $30,968 | $17,151 | $33,219 |
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 $16,030 when a student lives on campus and $16,030 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $13,028 | $2,350 | $13,028 | $2,350 | - |
University of Iowa | $12,616 | $4,066 | $12,616 | $4,066 | - |
Average | $12,822 | $3,208 | $12,822 | $3,208 | - |