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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,078 when living on campus and $28,078 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,009 when living on campus and $34,009 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Southwest Minnesota State University -$10,304 $1,200 $14,208 $14,208
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
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$12,989$18,921$1,161$13,928$13,928

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 $18,921 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.94% 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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwest Minnesota State University $10,122$10,122-$10,304
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
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$11,386$21,009$12,989$18,921

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 $19,033 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 11.15% 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 Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,054.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Southwest Minnesota State University $9,633$9,633-$10,052
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
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$12,385$17,123$13,868$19,033

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 $13,928 when a student lives on campus and $13,928 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Southwest Minnesota State University
$10,666$3,542 $10,666$3,542-
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-
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$11,137 $2,791$11,137 $2,791-