Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $9,490 for Minnesota residents and $18,860 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.49% for Minnesota residents and increased by 0.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Minnesota State University-Mankato is $9,536 for Minnesota residents and $18,906 for out-of-state students which is a 0.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.49% for Minnesota residents and increased by 0.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,896 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.01% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 33.77% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Minnesota schools with tuition changes from last year at Minnesota colleges tuition change page.
Minnesota State University-Mankato Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,444 $18,814$12,748
2023-2024$9,490$18,860$13,896
Change % 2023-20240.49%0.24%9.01%
2024-2025$9,536$18,906$15,147
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Minnesota State University-Mankato - COA
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,030 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,212 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 higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $10,427 for Minnesota residents and $26,237 for out-of-state students which is a 36.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,648 $14,068$12,748
2023-2024$10,030$19,212$13,896
Change % 2023-20243.96%36.57%9.01%
2024-2025$10,427$26,237$15,147
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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.
Minnesota State University-Mankato - 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $329 for Minnesota residents and $705 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $510 for Minnesota residents and $1,005 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$327$703
2023-2024$329$705
2024-2025$331$707
Graduate2022-2023$491$736
2023-2024$510$1,005
2024-2025$530$1,372
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.
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Tuition per Credit Hour
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Minnesota State University-Mankato is $40,327 for Minnesota residents and $80,248 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,721$9,958$10,200$10,448$40,327
Out-of-State$19,329$19,810$20,302$20,807$80,248
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,958$10,200$10,448$10,703$41,309
Out-of-State$19,810$20,302$20,807$21,325$82,244
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,200$10,448$10,703$10,963$42,314
Out-of-State$20,302$20,807$21,325$21,855$84,289
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,448$10,703$10,963$11,230$43,344
Out-of-State$20,807$21,325$21,855$22,398$86,385
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,703$10,963$11,230$11,503$44,399
Out-of-State$21,325$21,855$22,398$22,955$88,533

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 $104,834 for Minnesota residents and $144,755 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,119$25,831$26,564$27,320$104,834
Out-of-State$34,727$35,683$36,666$37,679$144,755
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,831$26,564$27,320$28,098$107,813
Out-of-State$35,683$36,666$37,679$38,720$148,748
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,564$27,320$28,098$28,900$110,882
Out-of-State$36,666$37,679$38,720$39,792$152,857
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,320$28,098$28,900$29,726$114,044
Out-of-State$37,679$38,720$39,792$40,894$157,084
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,098$28,900$29,726$30,577$117,301
Out-of-State$38,720$39,792$40,894$42,029$161,435

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 64% 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 $75,634 for Minnesota residents and $115,555 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,819$18,531$19,264$20,020$75,634
Out-of-State$27,427$28,383$29,366$30,379$115,555
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,531$19,264$20,020$20,798$78,613
Out-of-State$28,383$29,366$30,379$31,420$119,548
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,264$20,020$20,798$21,600$81,682
Out-of-State$29,366$30,379$31,420$32,492$123,657
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,020$20,798$21,600$22,426$84,844
Out-of-State$30,379$31,420$32,492$33,594$127,884
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,798$21,600$22,426$23,277$88,101
Out-of-State$31,420$32,492$33,594$34,729$132,235

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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,490$1,042$13,896$18,860$1,042 $13,896
Graduate$10,030 $1,042$13,896$19,212 $1,042$13,896

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