Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Minnesota. For state residents, the average COA is $33,280 when living on campus and $33,613 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $66,866 when living on campus and $67,199 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Carleton College | $65,457 | $938 | $18,498 | - | |
| 2 | Macalester College | $64,908 | $926 | $17,157 | - | |
| 3 | St Olaf College | $56,970 | $1,000 | $13,900 | $13,900 | |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $16,488 | $36,402 | $1,000 | $15,378 | $15,378 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $42,930 | $1,340 | $15,120 | $16,160 | |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $52,284 | $1,000 | $15,528 | $17,788 | |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $53,942 | $1,000 | $13,630 | $13,630 | |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $53,884 | $1,000 | $13,660 | $13,660 | |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $30,020 | $900 | $15,280 | $15,280 | |
| 10 | Augsburg University | $43,942 | $1,500 | $19,168 | $22,722 | |
| Average | $16,488 | $50,074 | $1,060 | $15,732 | $16,065 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Minnesota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,488 for in-state students and $50,074 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Minnesota are increased by 3.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Minnesota, Carleton College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,457 and Concordia College at Moorhead has the lowest tuition & fees of $30,020 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Carleton College | $62,634 | $65,457 | ||
| 2 | Macalester College | $62,500 | $64,908 | ||
| 3 | St Olaf College | $54,650 | $56,970 | ||
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,859 | $35,099 | $16,488 | $36,402 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $41,270 | $42,930 | ||
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $50,366 | $52,284 | ||
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $52,164 | $53,942 | ||
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $52,108 | $53,884 | ||
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $28,916 | $30,020 | ||
| 10 | Augsburg University | $42,064 | $43,942 | ||
| Average | $15,859 | $48,177 | $16,488 | $50,074 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Minnesota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,091 for state residents and $17,781 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Minnesota are decreased by -2.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,580 and Bethel University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,566.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Carleton College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 2 | Macalester College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 3 | St Olaf College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $20,315 | $30,425 | $21,091 | $31,555 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $11,981 | $10,566 | ||
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $26,932 | $21,992 | ||
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $18,030 | $18,030 | ||
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $16,359 | $17,073 | ||
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $10,242 | $11,299 | ||
| 10 | Augsburg University | $13,732 | $13,950 | ||
| Average | $20,315 | $18,243 | $21,091 | $17,781 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Minnesota. 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 best schools in Minnesota is $15,732 when a student lives on campus and $16,065 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Carleton College | $16,710 | $1,788 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Macalester College | $15,477 | $1,680 | - | - | - |
| 3 | St Olaf College | $13,000 | $900 | $13,000 | $900 | - |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $13,028 | $2,350 | $13,028 | $2,350 | - |
| 5 | Bethel University | $12,090 | $3,030 | $9,270 | $6,890 | - |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $12,932 | $2,596 | $15,192 | $2,596 | - |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $12,130 | $1,500 | $12,130 | $1,500 | - |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $12,160 | $1,500 | $12,160 | $1,500 | - |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $11,880 | $3,400 | $11,880 | $3,400 | - |
| 10 | Augsburg University | $16,418 | $2,750 | $19,972 | $2,750 | - |
| Average | $13,583 | $2,149 | $13,329 | $2,736 | - | |
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