For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Minnesota Public Colleges is $11,481 for in-state and $14,835 for out-of-state students.

Minnesota Public Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Minnesota, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,402 and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,999 among Minnesota Public Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Minnesota Public Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $11,481 for in-state and $14,835 for out-of-state students.
  • Cost per credit hour is $373 for state residents and $500 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,087.
  • Living cost is $10,642 (on-campus), $11,032 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Minnesota Public Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Minnesota Public Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN$10,114 $10,114$314 $314$890 $10,041 $10,041
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeCloquet, MN$5,999 $5,999$200 $200$1,200 $8,924 $8,924
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN$9,780 $9,780$286 $286$1,500 - $15,864
Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN$10,336 $10,336$295 $295$1,000 $10,594 $10,594
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato, MN$9,490 $18,860$327 $703$1,042 $11,224 $11,224
Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, MN$10,117 $10,117$341 $341$1,400 $9,630 $9,630
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN$10,304 $10,304$305 $305$1,200 $10,666 $10,666
University of Minnesota-CrookstonCrookston, MN$13,120 $13,120$442 $442$1,000 $10,400 $10,400
University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, MN$14,318 $19,762$491 $700$1,000 $10,206 $10,062
University of Minnesota-MorrisMorris, MN$14,287 $16,437$497 $580$1,000 $10,074 $10,074
University of Minnesota-RochesterRochester, MN$14,400 $14,400$510 $510$1,000 $12,990 $12,990
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN$16,488 $36,402$558 $1,324$1,000 $13,028 $13,028
Winona State UniversityWinona, MN$10,498 $17,230$277 $504$900 $9,924 $9,924
Average$11,481$14,835$373$500$1,087$10,642$11,032
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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