Paying for Southwest Minnesota State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,304 1.80%	$10,304 1.80%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,052 4.35%	$10,052 4.35%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) are $10,304 for Minnesota residents and $10,304 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 the same as last year (2023) at Southwest Minnesota State.

27% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,831. It could cover 66.29% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,881 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Southwest Minnesota State's 4-year tuition is $44,427 for Minnesota residents and $44,427 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,961 for Minnesota residents and $112,961 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 Southwest Minnesota State University is $10,304 for Minnesota residents and $10,304 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.80% for Minnesota residents and increased by 1.80% 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 Southwest Minnesota State is $10,489 for Minnesota residents and $10,489 for out-of-state students, a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Southwest Minnesota State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,122	$10,122	$11,872
2023-2024	$10,304	$10,304	$14,208
Change % 2023-2024	1.80%	1.80%	19.68%
2024-2025	$10,489	$10,489	$17,004

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,052 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $10,052. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Southwest Minnesota State is $10,489 for Minnesota residents and $10,489 for out-of-state students , a 4.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Southwest Minnesota State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,633	$9,633	$11,872
2023-2024	$10,052	$10,052	$14,208
Change % 2023-2024	4.35%	4.35%	19.68%
2024-2025	$10,489	$10,489	$17,004

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 Southwest Minnesota State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $305. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $503.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$305	$305
	2023-2024	$305	$305
	2024-2025	$305	$305
Graduate	2022-2023	$486	$486
	2023-2024	$503	$503
	2024-2025	$521	$521

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,208. The Living costs increased by 19.68% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Southwest Minnesota State's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,712 for state residents and $25,712 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,712 for state residents and $25,712 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Southwest Minnesota State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,304
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$10,304
Room & Board	$10,666	$10,666
Personal Expenses	$3,542	$3,542
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$25,712	$25,712
COA (Out-of-State)	$25,712	$25,712

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.

Southwest Minnesota State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Southwest Minnesota State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Southwest Minnesota State is $44,427 for Minnesota residents and $44,427 for out-of-state students.

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.

Southwest Minnesota State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,616	$10,936	$11,267	$11,608	$44,427
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$10,616	$10,936	$11,267	$11,608	$44,427
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,936	$11,267	$11,608	$11,959	$45,770
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$10,936	$11,267	$11,608	$11,959	$45,770
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,267	$11,608	$11,959	$12,320	$47,153
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$11,267	$11,608	$11,959	$12,320	$47,153
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,608	$11,959	$12,320	$12,693	$48,579
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$11,608	$11,959	$12,320	$12,693	$48,579
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,959	$12,320	$12,693	$13,076	$50,047
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$11,959	$12,320	$12,693	$13,076	$50,047

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 $112,961 for Minnesota residents and $112,961 for out-of-state students.

Southwest Minnesota State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,683	$27,693	$28,745	$29,841	$112,961
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,683	$27,693	$28,745	$29,841	$112,961
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,693	$28,745	$29,841	$30,982	$117,261
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,693	$28,745	$29,841	$30,982	$117,261
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,745	$29,841	$30,982	$32,170	$121,738
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,745	$29,841	$30,982	$32,170	$121,738
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,841	$30,982	$32,170	$33,407	$126,400
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,841	$30,982	$32,170	$33,407	$126,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,982	$32,170	$33,407	$34,696	$131,255
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,982	$32,170	$33,407	$34,696	$131,255

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 27% 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 $85,637 for Minnesota residents and $85,637 for out-of-state students.

Southwest Minnesota State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,852	$20,862	$21,914	$23,010	$85,637
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,852	$20,862	$21,914	$23,010	$85,637
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,862	$21,914	$23,010	$24,151	$89,937
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,862	$21,914	$23,010	$24,151	$89,937
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,914	$23,010	$24,151	$25,339	$94,414
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,914	$23,010	$24,151	$25,339	$94,414
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,010	$24,151	$25,339	$26,576	$99,076
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,010	$24,151	$25,339	$26,576	$99,076
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,151	$25,339	$26,576	$27,865	$103,931
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,151	$25,339	$26,576	$27,865	$103,931

	In-State	Out-of-State
Southwest Minnesota State University	$10,304	$10,304
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
Metropolitan State University	$9,780	$9,780