Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,365 when living on campus and $26,236 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,751 when living on campus and $27,622 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | - | $10,336 | $1,000 | $14,364 | $14,364 |
| Metropolitan State University | - | $9,780 | $1,500 | - | $24,928 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,490 | $18,860 | $1,042 | $13,896 | $13,896 |
| Bemidji State University | - | $10,164 | $890 | $13,041 | $13,041 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | - | $5,999 | $1,200 | $14,986 | $14,986 |
| Average | $9,490 | $10,876 | $1,172 | $13,703 | $15,574 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,490 for in-state students and $10,876 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -22.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,860 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,236 | $19,072 | - | $10,336 |
| Metropolitan State University | $9,684 | $9,684 | - | $9,780 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,444 | $18,814 | $9,490 | $18,860 |
| Bemidji State University | $10,130 | $10,130 | - | $10,164 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $5,999 | $5,999 | - | $5,999 |
| Average | $9,268 | $13,950 | $9,490 | $10,876 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,257 for state residents and $13,418 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State University-Mankato requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,364 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 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $11,290 | $11,290 | - | $11,537 |
| Metropolitan State University | $10,570 | $10,570 | - | $10,977 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $9,648 | $14,068 | $10,030 | $19,212 |
| Bemidji State University | $9,711 | $9,711 | - | $10,048 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,233 | $12,001 | $10,257 | $13,418 |
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 $13,703 when a student lives on campus and $15,574 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 | - |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $10,594 | $3,770 | $10,594 | $3,770 | - |
| Metropolitan State University | - | - | $15,864 | $9,064 | - |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $11,224 | $2,672 | $11,224 | $2,672 | - |
| Bemidji State University | $10,041 | $3,000 | $10,041 | $3,000 | - |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | $8,924 | $6,062 | $8,924 | $6,062 | - |
| Average | $10,083 | $3,621 | $11,046 | $4,528 | - |