Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,403 when living on campus and $21,883 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,661 when living on campus and $23,141 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 | ||
Rochester Community and Technical College | - | $6,359 | $1,600 | - | $16,600 |
Normandale Community College | - | $6,321 | $1,000 | - | $17,850 |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $6,484 | $12,332 | $1,200 | $11,400 | $11,400 |
Dakota County Technical College | - | $6,419 | $1,200 | - | $12,882 |
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia | $6,004 | $7,302 | $660 | $12,722 | $12,722 |
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,209 | $6,209 | $1,000 | - | $15,792 |
Average | $6,232 | $7,490 | $1,110 | $12,061 | $14,541 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,232 for in-state students and $7,490 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota West Community and Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,332 and Central Lakes College-Staples Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,209 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Rochester Community and Technical College | $5,670 | $5,670 | - | $6,359 |
Normandale Community College | $6,321 | $6,321 | - | $6,321 |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $6,484 | $12,332 | $6,484 | $12,332 |
Dakota County Technical College | $6,419 | $6,419 | - | $6,419 |
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia | $5,970 | $7,268 | $6,004 | $7,302 |
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,140 | $6,140 | $6,209 | $6,209 |
Average | $6,167 | $7,358 | $6,232 | $7,490 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Rochester Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Normandale Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Minnesota West Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Dakota County Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | - | - |
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 $12,061 when a student lives on campus and $14,541 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) | |
Rochester Community and Technical College | - | - | $8,200 | $8,400 | - |
Normandale Community College | - | - | $9,460 | $8,390 | - |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $6,500 | $4,900 | $6,500 | $4,900 | - |
Dakota County Technical College | - | - | $7,470 | $5,412 | - |
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Virginia | $8,066 | $4,656 | $8,066 | $4,656 | - |
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | - | - | $9,459 | $6,333 | - |
Average | $7,283 | $4,778 | $8,193 | $6,349 | - |