Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Saint Cloud State University is -$1 for Minnesota residents and $10,117 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -49.42% compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Saint Cloud State is $0 for Minnesota residents and $5,117 for out-of-state students which is a 49.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -49.42% compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,230. The Living costs decreased by 2.55% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Minnesota schools with tuition changes from last year at Minnesota colleges tuition change page.
Saint Cloud State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,117 $20,001$12,550
2023-2024-$10,117$12,230
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-49.42%-2.55%
2024-2025$0$5,117$11,918
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Saint Cloud State University - COA
Saint Cloud State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Saint Cloud State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,484 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,314 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Saint Cloud State is $11,052 for Minnesota residents and $16,323 for out-of-state students which is a 6.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Saint Cloud State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,945 $14,367$12,550
2023-2024$10,484$15,314$12,230
Change % 2023-20245.42%6.59%-2.55%
2024-2025$11,052$16,323$11,918
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Saint Cloud State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 Saint Cloud State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Minnesota residents and $371 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $524 for Minnesota residents and $803 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$341$734
2023-2024$0$371
2024-2025-$188
Graduate2022-2023$497$753
2023-2024$524$803
2024-2025$552$856
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Saint Cloud State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Saint Cloud State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Saint Cloud State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Saint Cloud State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Saint Cloud State University$10,117$10,117
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$16,488$36,402
Minnesota State University-Mankato$9,490$18,860
University of Minnesota-Duluth$14,318$19,762
Southwest Minnesota State University$10,122$10,304
Metropolitan State University$9,684$9,780

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Saint Cloud State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Saint Cloud State is $25,607.
Since the tuition & fees at Saint Cloud State University 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$8,348$6,887$5,683$4,689$25,607
Class of 2029Fall 2025$6,887$5,683$4,689$3,869$21,128
Class of 2030Fall 2026$5,683$4,689$3,869$3,192$17,433
Class of 2031Fall 2027$4,689$3,869$3,192$2,634$14,384
Class of 2032Fall 2028$3,869$3,192$2,634$2,173$11,868

Total College Costs Including 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 $82,261.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Saint Cloud State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$22,187$20,940$19,953$19,180$82,261
Class of 2029Fall 2025$20,940$19,953$19,180$18,586$78,660
Class of 2030Fall 2026$19,953$19,180$18,586$18,139$75,858
Class of 2031Fall 2027$19,180$18,586$18,139$17,815$73,720
Class of 2032Fall 2028$18,586$18,139$17,815$17,593$72,132

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% 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 $60,005.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Saint Cloud State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$16,623$15,376$14,389$13,616$60,005
Class of 2029Fall 2025$15,376$14,389$13,616$13,022$56,404
Class of 2030Fall 2026$14,389$13,616$13,022$12,575$53,602
Class of 2031Fall 2027$13,616$13,022$12,575$12,251$51,464
Class of 2032Fall 2028$13,022$12,575$12,251$12,029$49,876

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Saint Cloud State University.
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Saint Cloud State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,117$1,400$12,230$10,117$1,400 $12,230
Graduate$10,484 $1,400$12,230$15,314 $1,400$12,230

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