For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Minnesota is $11,481 for Minnesota residents and $14,835 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Minnesota, the average tuition & fees are $32,067 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Minnesota is $12,820 for Minnesota residents and $17,246 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Minnesota, the average graduate tuition is $15,322.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,673 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,151. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
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 $26,180 for residents and $29,535 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $47,102. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,785 for Minnesota residents and $20,126 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.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $26,180 | $29,535 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $47,102 | |
| Community Colleges | $19,785 | $20,126 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Minnesota, 102 out of 108 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 53 public and 55 private colleges in Minnesota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $10,088 for Minnesota residents and $13,443 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,190
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,376 for residents and $5,717 for out-of-state students.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $10,088 | $13,443 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $31,190 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $5,376 | $5,717 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $18,606 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Minnesota, 40 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $11,695 for Minnesota residents and $16,121 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $14,758
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $11,695 | $16,121 |
| Private Schools | $14,758 | |
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 $373 for Minnesota residents and $500 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,411
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $756 for Minnesota residents and $1,035 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $761
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $373 | $500 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,411 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $186 | $195 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $756 | $1,035 |
| Private Schools | $761 | |
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.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,171 | $15,137 |
| Private Schools | $14,039 | $15,172 |
