2024 Average Cost of colleges in Minnesota

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Minnesota is $27,716 for residents and $29,539 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $43,927. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,891 for Minnesota residents and $20,127 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Minnesota
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$27,716	$29,539
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$19,891	$20,127
Private 4 Years Colleges	$43,927

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Minnesota, 103 out of 109 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 53 public and 52 private colleges in Minnesota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $13,016 for Minnesota residents and $14,839 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $29,048

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $6,168 for residents and $6,403 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$13,016	$14,839
Private 4 Years Colleges	$29,048
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$6,168	$6,403
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$18,606

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Minnesota, 45 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $13,265 for Minnesota residents and $16,121 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $13,341

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$13,265	$16,121
Private Schools	$13,341

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Minnesota is $431 for Minnesota residents and $509 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,409

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $952 for Minnesota residents and $1,074 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $662

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Minnesota
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$431	$509
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,409
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$198	$197
Graduate
Public Schools	$952	$1,074
Private Schools	$662

Average Living Costs at colleges in Minnesota

At colleges in Minnesota, the average living cost is $13,673 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,151 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Minnesota
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$13,171	$15,137
Private Schools	$14,039	$15,172

Most Searched Minnesota Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, four-years | Minneapolis
Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
University of St Thomas Private, four-years | Saint Paul
Minnesota North College Public, 2-4 years | Hibbing
Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private, four-years | St. Cloud
Bethel University Private, four-years | Saint Paul
University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, four-years | Duluth
Macalester College Private, four-years | Saint Paul
St Olaf College Private, four-years | Northfield

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Graduate

Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
Winona State University Public, four-years | Winona
Bethel University Private, four-years | Saint Paul
Bethany Global University Private, four-years | Bloomington
Saint Cloud State University Public, four-years | Saint Cloud
St Catherine University Private, four-years | Saint Paul
Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, four-years | Duluth
Minnesota State University-Mankato Public, four-years | Mankato
Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private, four-years | St. Cloud

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Online Schools

Minnesota North College Public, 2-4 years | Hibbing
Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private, four-years | St. Cloud
Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
Bethany Global University Private, four-years | Bloomington
Normandale Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bloomington
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Public, 2-4 years | Brainerd
Crown College Private, four-years | Saint Bonifacius
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, four-years | Minneapolis
Minnesota State University Moorhead Public, four-years | Moorhead

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Technical Colleges

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails Private, Less than 2-years | Duluth
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis Private, Less than 2-years | Minneapolis
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center Private, Less than 2-years | Minneapolis
National American University-Rochester Private, four-years | Rochester
Dunwoody College of Technology Private, four-years | Minneapolis
Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus Private, Less than 2-years | WOODBURY
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Private, four-years | Rochester
Model College of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-years | Saint Cloud
American Academy of Health and Wellness Private, four-years | Roseville
Nova Academy of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Rochester

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Minnesota is $13,016 for Residents and $14,839 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Minnesota

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Minnesota

Highest Graduate Tuition in Minnesota