Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,216 when living on campus and $28,216 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,218 when living on campus and $31,218 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-Twin Cities | $16,488 | $36,402 | $1,000 | $15,378 | $15,378 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| 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 | $12,989 | $15,990 | $1,089 | $14,139 | $14,139 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,989 for in-state students and $15,990 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,402 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-Twin Cities | $15,859 | $35,099 | $16,488 | $36,402 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| 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 | $10,836 | $17,251 | $12,989 | $15,990 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,868 for state residents and $19,032 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,580 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-Twin Cities | $20,315 | $30,425 | $21,091 | $31,555 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,648 | $14,068 | $10,030 | $19,212 |
| 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 | $12,405 | $17,143 | $13,868 | $19,032 |
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 $14,139 when a student lives on campus and $14,139 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-Twin Cities | $13,028 | $2,350 | $13,028 | $2,350 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| 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 | $10,973 | $3,166 | $10,973 | $3,166 | - |