Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,782 when living on campus and $27,030 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,708 when living on campus and $28,955 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 | ||
| Bemidji State University | $10,237 | $10,237 | $890 | $13,662 | $13,462 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,572 | $18,942 | $800 | $15,076 | $15,076 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,526 | $16,710 | $800 | $13,552 | $13,552 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,428 | $10,428 | $1,000 | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $6,006 | $6,006 | $1,200 | $15,734 | $15,734 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $15,016 | $15,016 | $1,000 | $16,304 | $17,990 |
| Average | $10,964 | $12,890 | $948 | $14,869 | $15,117 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,964 for in-state students and $12,890 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,725 and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,418 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bemidji State University | $10,114 | $10,114 | $10,237 | $10,237 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $9,572 | $18,942 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,287 | $16,437 | $14,526 | $16,710 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,336 | $10,336 | $10,428 | $10,428 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $5,999 | $5,999 | $6,006 | $6,006 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $14,400 | $14,400 | $15,016 | $15,016 |
| Average | $10,771 | $12,691 | $10,964 | $12,890 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,817 for state residents and $13,997 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,080 and Bemidji State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,221.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bemidji State University | $10,048 | $10,048 | $10,099 | $10,099 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $10,030 | $19,212 | $10,449 | $19,989 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $11,537 | $11,537 | $11,902 | $11,902 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,538 | $13,599 | $10,817 | $13,997 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,869 when a student lives on campus and $15,117 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bemidji State University | $10,462 | $3,200 | $10,462 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $12,420 | $2,656 | $12,420 | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $11,302 | $2,250 | $11,302 | $2,250 | $2,200 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,994 | $3,894 | $10,994 | $3,894 | $3,894 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $9,546 | $6,188 | $9,546 | $6,188 | $4,250 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $13,994 | $2,310 | $15,680 | $2,310 | $2,310 |
| Average | $11,453 | $3,416 | $11,734 | $3,383 | $3,052 |
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