Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,614 when living on campus and $25,686 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $8,034 when living on campus and $26,107 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 | ||
| Minnesota State College Southeast | - | $7,820 | $2,000 | - | $33,800 |
| Ridgewater College | - | $6,109 | $1,200 | - | $12,270 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | - | $6,359 | $1,600 | - | $16,600 |
| M State - Wadena Campus | $5,915 | $5,915 | $1,960 | - | $11,900 |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,209 | $6,209 | $1,000 | - | $15,792 |
| Minnesota North College - Vermilion | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,062 | $6,482 | $1,552 | - | $18,072 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,062 for in-state students and $6,482 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Minnesota State College Southeast requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,820 and M State - Wadena Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,915 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | $7,490 | $7,490 | - | $7,820 |
| Ridgewater College | $6,114 | $6,114 | - | $6,109 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | $5,670 | $5,670 | - | $6,359 |
| M State - Wadena Campus | $5,855 | $5,855 | $5,915 | $5,915 |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | $6,140 | $6,140 | $6,209 | $6,209 |
| Minnesota North College - Vermilion | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,254 | $6,254 | $6,062 | $6,482 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ridgewater College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| M State - Wadena Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Minnesota North College - Vermilion | 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 $18,072 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | - | - | $17,914 | $15,886 | - |
| Ridgewater College | - | - | $7,720 | $4,550 | - |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | - | - | $8,200 | $8,400 | - |
| M State - Wadena Campus | - | - | $8,400 | $3,500 | - |
| Central Lakes College-Staples Campus | - | - | $9,459 | $6,333 | - |
| Minnesota North College - Vermilion | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $10,339 | $7,734 | - |