Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,776 when living on campus and $28,227 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,250 when living on campus and $33,701 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 |
| Walden University | $12,498 | $900 | - | $21,960 | |
| Capella University | $14,436 | $422 | - | $7,962 | |
| Average | $12,989 | $18,463 | $953 | $13,835 | $14,285 |
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 $18,463 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,402 and Saint Cloud State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,117 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 |
| Walden University | $11,047 | $12,498 | ||
| Capella University | $14,328 | $14,436 | ||
| Average | $11,807 | $19,858 | $12,989 | $18,463 |
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 $18,361 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.20% 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 Walden University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,160.
| 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 |
| Walden University | $10,381 | $10,657 | ||
| Capella University | $14,826 | $15,066 | ||
| Average | $13,303 | $16,813 | $13,868 | $18,361 |
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 $13,835 when a student lives on campus and $14,285 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 | - |
| Walden University | - | - | $17,496 | $4,464 | - |
| Capella University | - | - | $6,870 | $1,092 | - |
| Average | $11,294 | $2,541 | $11,650 | $2,636 | - |