For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Minnesota is $13,300 for Minnesota residents and $15,144 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Minnesota, the average tuition & fees are $31,881 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Minnesota is $16,246 for Minnesota residents and $17,407 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Minnesota, the average graduate tuition is $14,951.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,509 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,429. 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.
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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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Minnesota is $28,706 for residents and $30,551 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $47,886. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $13,737 for Minnesota residents and $19,780 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 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 | $28,706 | $30,551 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $47,886 | |
| Community Colleges | $13,737 | $19,780 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Minnesota, 103 out of 109 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 53 public and 56 private colleges in Minnesota. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $13,300 for Minnesota residents and $15,144 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,881
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is - for residents and $6,043 for out-of-state students.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $13,300 | $15,144 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $31,881 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | - | $6,043 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $18,305 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Minnesota, 40 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Minnesota is $14,862 for Minnesota residents and $16,221 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $14,284
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $14,862 | $16,221 |
| Private Schools | $14,284 | |
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 $440 for Minnesota residents and $511 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,466
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $1,090 for Minnesota residents and $1,052 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $749
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $440 | $511 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,466 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | - | $187 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $1,090 | $1,052 |
| Private Schools | $749 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Minnesota
At colleges in Minnesota, the average living cost is $14,509 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,429 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,751 | $15,162 |
| Private Schools | $15,055 | $15,834 |
