Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,451 when living on campus and $28,366 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,702 when living on campus and $29,617 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | - | $10,336 | $1,000 | $14,364 | $14,364 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,288 | $16,438 | $1,000 | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | - | $13,120 | $1,000 | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| Average | $11,889 | $13,140 | $1,124 | $13,439 | $15,354 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,889 for in-state students and $13,140 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,860 and Metropolitan State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,780 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,236 | $19,072 | - | $10,336 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $14,120 | $16,250 | $14,288 | $16,438 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $13,010 | $13,010 | - | $13,120 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| Average | $11,103 | $14,492 | $11,889 | $13,140 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,030 for state residents and $12,945 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,364 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $11,290 | $11,290 | - | $11,537 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University | $10,570 | $10,570 | - | $10,977 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,648 | $14,068 | $10,030 | $19,212 |
| Average | $10,285 | $11,390 | $10,030 | $12,945 |
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 $13,439 when a student lives on campus and $15,354 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 | - |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,594 | $3,770 | $10,594 | $3,770 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $10,074 | $2,100 | $10,074 | $2,100 | - |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $10,400 | $2,152 | $10,400 | $2,152 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| Average | $10,592 | $2,847 | $11,470 | $3,883 | - |