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Net Price of Minnesota Colleges by Income

Cost of Minnesota Colleges Zoom In

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2023

Questions & Answers

What do all these numbers mean?

All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2020-21 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2023.

What is “Total Cost” on the chart?

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

There are detailed chart below for each school that shows these expenses. Click here to go to the individual cost breakdown for schools.

How can I use this information?

This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. It's a good place to start until you better understand your specific circumstances. For example, let's say your income is $100,000 per year. This chart shows that the average state school would run $17,747 and the average private school would be $22,250. You can also get information on specific Minnesota schools in the chart above or the tables below.

Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

  1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will most likely pay close to full price at the public schools.
  2. Private colleges have a higher list price but offer more discounts. This brings their net price much closer to the cost of state-funded schools.

Where did this information come from?

As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

For many families paying for college is not easy, but in the end they figure out. Most families will pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

  • College savings and investments
  • Payments from current income
  • Loans
  • Outside scholarships (check out the Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents to learn how your student can win scholarships)
  • Tax planning
  • Student work
Cost of Minnesota Schools Explanation

Net Price:

Net prices is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus the average amount in government grants and institutional scholarships the school awards. This is an average, so you may pay above the average or below the average. Your exact net price is likely to be different and sometimes drastically different.

Most families will pay the net price with some combination of savings and investments, current income and various loans. Some students will also receive scholarships from sources other than the federal or state government or the college. Any scholarships and grants from these outside sources are not included in the data. However, government grants and institutional scholarships are included in the averages.

Total Cost at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2020-21)
Tuition and Fees $15,027
Room and Board $10,358
Books $1,000
Other Expenses $2,442
Total $28,827

Total Cost:

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for that particular institution for the 2020-21 school year. This is the latest data available as of January 2023. Total costs include:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

College Total Cost
Family Income MN Public $22,846 MN Private $56,626
$0 - $30k $9,278 $16,864
$30,001 – $48k $9,894 $16,626
$48,001 – $75k $12,841 $18,216
$75,001 – $110k $17,747 $22,250
$110,001+ $21,137 $28,989

Public vs. Private Averages

This table shows the average total cost of attendance for the Minnesota public and private colleges we have included in our analysis. The costs include a breakdown of the average net price paid by family income. Notice that the average private college is $5,000-$8,000 more than the average public school, depending on your income bracket. It is important to stress that these are averages. Most families will not be average, and their individual circumstances could be drastically different. I encourage all families to work with their preferred colleges to get information specific to their family.

Below are similar charts for each individual private and public college in Minnesota. Click a school to view its complete chart.

Public MN Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Bemidji State University

    Bemidji
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $9,076 $9,806
    Room and Board $8,920 $9,160
    Books $890 $890
    Other Expenses $3,000 $3,000
    Total $21,886 $22,856
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,471 $11,979
    $30,001 - $48k $11,631 $12,146
    $48,001 - $75k $14,303 $14,937
    $75,001 - $110k $18,201 $19,008
    $110,001+ $19,873 $20,754
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato

    Mankato
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,566 $9,146
    Room and Board $10,078 $10,198
    Books $1,042 $1,042
    Other Expenses $1,978 $2,142
    Total $21,664 $22,528
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,807 $12,278
    $30,001 - $48k $11,808 $12,279
    $48,001 - $75k $14,499 $15,077
    $75,001 - $110k $18,852 $19,604
    $110,001+ $20,592 $21,413
  • Metropolitan State University

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,249 $9,395
    Room and Board $0 $0
    Books $1,500 $1,500
    Other Expenses $0 $0
    Total $9,749 $10,895
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $16,552 $18,498
    $30,001 - $48k $15,794 $17,651
    $48,001 - $75k $18,059 $20,182
    $75,001 - $110k $22,149 $24,753
    $110,001+ $23,447 $26,203
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Minneapolis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $15,027 $15,254
    Room and Board $10,358 $10,934
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,442 $2,228
    Total $28,827 $29,416
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,720 $6,857
    $30,001 - $48k $8,356 $8,527
    $48,001 - $75k $11,603 $11,840
    $75,001 - $110k $18,140 $18,511
    $110,001+ $24,979 $25,489
  • University of Minnesota-Crookston

    Crookston
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,014 $12,514
    Room and Board $9,076 $9,462
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,122 $2,110
    Total $24,212 $25,086
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $5,174 $5,361
    $30,001 - $48k $5,525 $5,724
    $48,001 - $75k $7,705 $7,983
    $75,001 - $110k $13,989 $14,494
    $110,001+ $17,414 $18,043
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth

    Duluth
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,576 $13,850
    Room and Board $8,470 $8,796
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,272 $2,348
    Total $25,518 $26,194
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,283 $6,449
    $30,001 - $48k $8,677 $8,907
    $48,001 - $75k $12,300 $12,626
    $75,001 - $110k $17,817 $18,289
    $110,001+ $23,346 $23,964
  • University of Minnesota-Morris

    Morris
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $13,578 $13,848
    Room and Board $8,632 $9,064
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $1,850 $1,850
    Total $24,860 $25,562
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $2,553 $2,625
    $30,001 - $48k $3,397 $3,493
    $48,001 - $75k $5,859 $6,024
    $75,001 - $110k $13,631 $14,016
    $110,001+ $18,119 $18,631
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Moorhead
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,980 $9,468
    Room and Board $9,656 $9,830
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $3,360 $3,586
    Total $22,996 $23,884
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,093 $13,599
    $30,001 - $48k $12,716 $13,207
    $48,001 - $75k $15,542 $16,142
    $75,001 - $110k $19,171 $19,911
    $110,001+ $21,103 $21,918
  • Southwest Minnesota State University

    Marshall
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $9,058 $9,482
    Room and Board $8,642 $9,026
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,930 $3,010
    Total $21,830 $22,718
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,266 $9,643
    $30,001 - $48k $10,511 $10,939
    $48,001 - $75k $13,621 $14,175
    $75,001 - $110k $15,604 $16,239
    $110,001+ $18,239 $18,981
  • Winona State University

    Winona
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $9,780 $10,184
    Room and Board $9,310 $9,270
    Books $900 $900
    Other Expenses $2,640 $2,640
    Total $22,630 $22,994
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,380 $12,579
    $30,001 - $48k $12,110 $12,305
    $48,001 - $75k $15,599 $15,850
    $75,001 - $110k $18,810 $19,113
    $110,001+ $20,989 $21,327
  • University of Minnesota-Rochester

    Rochester
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $12,850 $13,032
    Room and Board $10,914 $12,080
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,374 $2,314
    Total $27,138 $28,426
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $6,757 $7,078
    $30,001 - $48k $8,309 $8,703
    $48,001 - $75k $12,163 $12,740
    $75,001 - $110k $18,852 $19,747
    $110,001+ $24,407 $25,565

Private MN Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Augsburg College

    Minneapolis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $40,005 $41,007
    Room and Board $10,886 $11,222
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,500 $2,500
    Total $54,591 $55,929
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $21,892 $22,429
    $30,001 - $48k $20,486 $20,988
    $48,001 - $75k $23,144 $23,711
    $75,001 - $110k $24,760 $25,367
    $110,001+ $30,688 $31,440
  • Bethany Lutheran College

    Mankato
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $28,380 $28,660
    Room and Board $8,090 $8,120
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $1,850 $1,850
    Total $39,120 $39,430
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,235 $12,332
    $30,001 - $48k $9,367 $9,441
    $48,001 - $75k $13,810 $13,919
    $75,001 - $110k $18,358 $18,503
    $110,001+ $22,989 $23,171
  • Bethel University

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $39,030 $40,080
    Room and Board $10,960 $11,150
    Books $1,290 $1,290
    Other Expenses $2,710 $2,780
    Total $53,990 $55,300
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,410 $20,905
    $30,001 - $48k $19,498 $19,971
    $48,001 - $75k $22,498 $23,044
    $75,001 - $110k $26,099 $26,732
    $110,001+ $33,548 $34,362
  • Carleton College

    Northfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $59,352 $60,225
    Room and Board $15,147 $15,375
    Books $901 $933
    Other Expenses $1,700 $1,782
    Total $77,100 $78,315
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,936 $15,171
    $30,001 - $48k $15,081 $15,319
    $48,001 - $75k $15,054 $15,291
    $75,001 - $110k $25,038 $25,433
    $110,001+ $44,740 $45,445
  • Concordia College at Moorhead

    Moorhead
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $43,266 $28,016
    Room and Board $8,890 $9,300
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $3,070 $3,070
    Total $56,026 $41,186
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $18,492 $13,594
    $30,001 - $48k $18,803 $13,823
    $48,001 - $75k $20,163 $14,822
    $75,001 - $110k $21,781 $16,012
    $110,001+ $28,120 $20,672
  • Concordia University-Saint Paul

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $23,400 $23,900
    Room and Board $9,600 $9,900
    Books $2,000 $2,000
    Other Expenses $2,000 $2,000
    Total $37,000 $37,800
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $13,781 $14,079
    $30,001 - $48k $14,035 $14,338
    $48,001 - $75k $15,495 $15,830
    $75,001 - $110k $16,797 $17,160
    $110,001+ $20,626 $21,072
  • Martin Luther College

    New Ulm
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $16,420 $16,910
    Room and Board $6,480 $6,680
    Books $800 $800
    Other Expenses $4,300 $4,300
    Total $28,000 $28,690
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $18,344 $18,796
    $30,001 - $48k $17,307 $17,733
    $48,001 - $75k $17,607 $18,041
    $75,001 - $110k $22,288 $22,837
    $110,001+ $25,962 $26,602
  • Gustavus Adolphus College

    Saint Peter
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $48,789 $50,490
    Room and Board $10,430 $10,700
    Books $900 $900
    Other Expenses $1,180 $1,180
    Total $61,299 $63,270
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,582 $16,083
    $30,001 - $48k $15,904 $16,415
    $48,001 - $75k $17,040 $17,588
    $75,001 - $110k $18,402 $18,994
    $110,001+ $20,055 $20,700
  • Hamline University

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $45,145 $46,221
    Room and Board $10,810 $10,980
    Books $690 $690
    Other Expenses $1,200 $1,200
    Total $57,845 $59,091
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,609 $15,945
    $30,001 - $48k $15,456 $15,789
    $48,001 - $75k $16,427 $16,781
    $75,001 - $110k $21,771 $22,240
    $110,001+ $25,417 $25,964
  • Macalester College

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $58,478 $60,518
    Room and Board $13,084 $13,542
    Books $1,213 $827
    Other Expenses $996 $1,470
    Total $73,771 $76,357
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,680 $12,089
    $30,001 - $48k $11,010 $11,396
    $48,001 - $75k $17,727 $18,348
    $75,001 - $110k $23,983 $24,824
    $110,001+ $39,494 $40,878
  • North Central University

    Minneapolis
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $26,280 $27,200
    Room and Board $8,180 $8,680
    Books $1,600 $1,625
    Other Expenses $3,300 $3,350
    Total $39,360 $40,855
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,818 $21,609
    $30,001 - $48k $19,948 $20,706
    $48,001 - $75k $24,935 $25,882
    $75,001 - $110k $24,446 $25,375
    $110,001+ $29,732 $30,861
  • University of Northwestern-St Paul

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $33,200 $34,180
    Room and Board $10,000 $10,268
    Books $500 $500
    Other Expenses $2,060 $2,060
    Total $45,760 $47,008
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,181 $19,704
    $30,001 - $48k $16,219 $16,661
    $48,001 - $75k $14,964 $15,372
    $75,001 - $110k $20,726 $21,291
    $110,001+ $26,197 $26,911
  • College of Saint Benedict

    Saint Joseph
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $48,444 $50,126
    Room and Board $11,346 $11,574
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $1,500 $1,900
    Total $62,290 $64,600
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $16,906 $17,533
    $30,001 - $48k $18,987 $19,691
    $48,001 - $75k $20,110 $20,856
    $75,001 - $110k $25,493 $26,438
    $110,001+ $32,605 $33,814
  • Saint Johns University

    Collegeville
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $48,166 $49,842
    Room and Board $11,362 $11,592
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $1,500 $1,900
    Total $62,028 $64,334
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,559 $16,137
    $30,001 - $48k $16,641 $17,260
    $48,001 - $75k $16,878 $17,505
    $75,001 - $110k $24,121 $25,018
    $110,001+ $32,132 $33,327
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    Winona
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $38,280 $39,410
    Room and Board $9,630 $9,920
    Books $1,600 $1,600
    Other Expenses $1,900 $2,000
    Total $51,410 $52,930
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,706 $15,141
    $30,001 - $48k $13,579 $13,980
    $48,001 - $75k $15,837 $16,305
    $75,001 - $110k $20,851 $21,467
    $110,001+ $25,608 $26,365
  • St Olaf College

    Northfield
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $51,450 $52,670
    Room and Board $11,660 $12,000
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $900 $900
    Total $65,010 $66,570
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $9,478 $9,705
    $30,001 - $48k $12,602 $12,904
    $48,001 - $75k $13,712 $14,041
    $75,001 - $110k $20,589 $21,083
    $110,001+ $33,481 $34,284
  • Crown College

    Saint Bonifacius
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $27,980 $28,110
    Room and Board $9,200 $9,480
    Books $1,316 $1,316
    Other Expenses $4,770 $4,770
    Total $43,266 $43,676
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $22,748 $22,964
    $30,001 - $48k $16,805 $16,964
    $48,001 - $75k $22,869 $23,086
    $75,001 - $110k $26,747 $27,000
    $110,001+ $29,948 $30,232
  • The College of Saint Scholastica

    Duluth
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $39,410 $39,410
    Room and Board $10,340 $10,696
    Books $1,150 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,384 $2,352
    Total $53,284 $53,658
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $21,378 $21,528
    $30,001 - $48k $18,537 $18,667
    $48,001 - $75k $21,475 $21,626
    $75,001 - $110k $25,910 $26,092
    $110,001+ $28,095 $28,292
  • University of St Thomas

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $47,383 $48,329
    Room and Board $11,580 $11,812
    Books $1,050 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,463 $2,509
    Total $62,476 $63,650
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $26,331 $26,826
    $30,001 - $48k $28,505 $29,041
    $48,001 - $75k $24,627 $25,090
    $75,001 - $110k $25,330 $25,806
    $110,001+ $30,383 $30,954
  • St Catherine University

    Saint Paul
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $42,594 $46,494
    Room and Board $9,100 $9,600
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,350 $2,680
    Total $55,044 $59,774
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,228 $18,708
    $30,001 - $48k $17,943 $19,485
    $48,001 - $75k $19,378 $21,043
    $75,001 - $110k $20,119 $21,848
    $110,001+ $21,773 $23,644
 

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