The average tuition & fees of Minnesota colleges is $7,875 for Minnesota residents and $8,275 for students from other States.
Carleton College has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $68,892 and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,006.
For graduate programs,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $45,484 and
Martin Luther College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $18,120 in Minnesota.
The average COA of Minnesota 4-year colleges in 2025 is $27,535 for Minnesota residents and $30,994 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Minnesota Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$11,686 | $15,144 |
$13,288 | $17,407 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,021 | $1,021 |
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| Room & Board | $14,828 | $14,828 |
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| COA | $27,535 | $30,994 | $29,137 | $33,256 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Minnesota, 82 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Minnesota colleges is $7,875 for Minnesota residents and $8,275 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Minnesota tuition & fees have risen 2.08% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Minnesota schools with tuition changes from last year at Minnesota colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Minnesota Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$10,390 | $15,285 |
$5,523 | $5,927 |
$30,035 | $10,317 |
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| 2022 |
$10,843 | $15,339 |
$5,805 | $6,219 |
$30,202 | $10,366 |
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| 2023 |
$11,293 | $16,030 |
$6,047 | $6,493 |
$30,940 | $9,716 |
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| 2024 |
$11,481 | $14,835 |
$6,062 | $6,403 |
$31,964 | $9,487 |
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| 2025 |
$11,686 | $15,144 |
$6,040 | $6,043 |
$32,840 | $9,490 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
41 Minnesota colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Minnesota colleges is $13,288 for Minnesota residents and $17,407 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 100.93% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Minnesota Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$11,207 | $15,179 | $16,026 |
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| 2022 |
$11,748 | $14,841 | $15,595 |
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| 2023 |
$12,241 | $15,941 | $15,043 |
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| 2024 |
$12,820 | $17,246 | $15,176 |
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| 2025 |
$13,288 | $17,407 | $16,201 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Minnesota colleges in 2025 is $1,021. The books & supplies cost rose 97.23% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Minnesota Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,003 |
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| 2022 | $992 |
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| 2023 | $1,018 |
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| 2024 | $1,051 |
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| 2025 | $1,021 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Minnesota colleges in 2025 is $14,828 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $15,653 living off campus. 44 schools have on-campus living facilities in Minnesota State. The on-campus living cost rose 106.88% and off-campus cost rose 104.81% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Minnesota Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $12,159 | $13,250 |
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| 2022 | $12,529 | $13,114 |
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| 2023 | $13,107 | $13,702 |
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| 2024 | $13,873 | $14,935 |
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| 2025 | $14,828 | $15,653 |
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