College Prices

The price of attendance varies, depending on the type of school a student chooses. To view actual tuition and fees, click on one of the following:

The average 2011-2012 tuition and fees for resident undergraduates attending Minnesota schools are:

Type of School Average
Technical & Community Colleges $5,173 *
State Universities $7,323 *
University of Minnesota $13,062 **
Private Career Colleges $14,042
Private Colleges & Universities $31,862 ***

* Tuition and fees vary slightly among individual state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges.

** The tuition and fee total listed for the University of Minnesota is for the Twin Cities campus, College of Liberal Arts, exclusive of fees charged by individual colleges.

*** The tuition and fee figure for private colleges is an average for the 17 members of the Minnesota Private College Council.

Keep in mind that the average and actual tuition and fees listed on this website do not include the cost of room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Plan to spend an additional $10,000 per year on these expenses.