Paying for Minnesota State University Moorhead

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,336 0.98%	$10,336 -45.81%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,537 2.19%	$11,537 2.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) are $10,336 for Minnesota residents and $10,336 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at MSUM.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,405. It could cover 61.97% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,295 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MSUM's 4-year tuition is $44,847 for Minnesota residents and $27,860 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $109,753 for Minnesota residents and $92,766 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $10,336 for Minnesota residents and $10,336 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.98% for Minnesota residents and decreased by -45.81% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MSUM is $10,437 for Minnesota residents and $5,602 for out-of-state students, a 45.8% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

MSUM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,236	$19,072	$13,828
2023-2024	$10,336	$10,336	$14,364
Change % 2023-2024	0.98%	-45.81%	3.88%
2024-2025	$10,437	$5,602	$14,921

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,537 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $11,537. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at MSUM is $11,789 for Minnesota residents and $11,789 for out-of-state students , a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MSUM Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,290	$11,290	$13,828
2023-2024	$11,537	$11,537	$14,364
Change % 2023-2024	2.19%	2.19%	3.88%
2024-2025	$11,789	$11,789	$14,921

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MSUM. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $295. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $582.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$350	$645
	2023-2024	$295	$295
	2024-2025	$249	$135
Graduate	2022-2023	$572	$572
	2023-2024	$582	$582
	2024-2025	$592	$592

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,364. The Living costs increased by 3.88% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The MSUM's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,700 for state residents and $25,700 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,700 for state residents and $25,700 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At MSUM
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,336
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$10,336
Room & Board	$10,594	$10,594
Personal Expenses	$3,770	$3,770
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$25,700	$25,700
COA (Out-of-State)	$25,700	$25,700

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

MSUM Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MSUM?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MSUM is $44,847 for Minnesota residents and $27,860 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Minnesota State University Moorhead have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MSUM 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,675	$11,025	$11,387	$11,760	$44,847
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$8,767	$7,436	$6,307	$5,350	$27,860
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,025	$11,387	$11,760	$12,146	$46,318
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$7,436	$6,307	$5,350	$4,538	$23,631
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,387	$11,760	$12,146	$12,544	$47,837
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$6,307	$5,350	$4,538	$3,849	$20,044
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,760	$12,146	$12,544	$12,956	$49,406
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$5,350	$4,538	$3,849	$3,265	$17,001
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,146	$12,544	$12,956	$13,381	$51,026
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$4,538	$3,849	$3,265	$2,769	$14,421

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,753 for Minnesota residents and $92,766 for out-of-state students.

MSUM 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,376	$27,071	$27,786	$28,520	$109,753
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,468	$23,482	$22,706	$22,110	$92,766
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,071	$27,786	$28,520	$29,276	$112,653
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,482	$22,706	$22,110	$21,668	$89,966
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,786	$28,520	$29,276	$30,053	$115,634
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,706	$22,110	$21,668	$21,357	$87,841
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,520	$29,276	$30,053	$30,851	$118,700
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,110	$21,668	$21,357	$21,160	$86,296
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,276	$30,053	$30,851	$31,673	$121,853
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,668	$21,357	$21,160	$21,061	$85,247

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $84,133 for Minnesota residents and $67,146 for out-of-state students.

MSUM 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,971	$20,666	$21,381	$22,115	$84,133
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,063	$17,077	$16,301	$15,705	$67,146
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,666	$21,381	$22,115	$22,871	$87,033
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,077	$16,301	$15,705	$15,263	$64,346
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,381	$22,115	$22,871	$23,648	$90,014
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,301	$15,705	$15,263	$14,952	$62,221
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,115	$22,871	$23,648	$24,446	$93,080
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$15,705	$15,263	$14,952	$14,755	$60,676
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,871	$23,648	$24,446	$25,268	$96,233
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$15,263	$14,952	$14,755	$14,656	$59,627

	In-State	Out-of-State
Minnesota State University Moorhead	$10,336	$10,336
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	$16,488	$36,402
Minnesota State University-Mankato	$9,490	$18,860
Saint Cloud State University	$10,117	$10,117
University of Minnesota-Duluth	$14,318	$19,762
Southwest Minnesota State University	$10,304	$10,304