Cost of attendance

The University prepares cost of attendance (COA) figures in order to calculate financial aid eligibility for students. If you do not receive financial aid, you may use the following figures to estimate enrollment costs. Your specific tuition and fees charges will appear in your University student account in the My Finances tab of MyU a few weeks before the start of your classes (enrollment period).

Actual costs may differ depending on your academic program, coursework, and personal spending choices.

The total amount of financial aid offered to a student, including all scholarships and grants, cannot exceed the cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota for that aid year. Financial aid offers (e.g., loans, work study, scholarships, or grants) may be reduced for students whose total aid exceeds the cost of attendance.

If you are a freshman, the Net Price Calculator may also be helpful in determining your eligibility for need-based aid.

2024-25 undergraduate cost of attendance

For undergraduate students, COA figures are based on the cost of enrolling in 13 or more credits per semester. If you take fewer than 13 credits, you will be charged on a per-credit basis.

The Cost of Attendance Worksheet will help you determine your costs for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Swenson College of Science & Engineering students: The Swenson College of Science & Engineering has an additional $500 (per year) in tuition expenses assessed by the college for undergraduates. That will not be shown in the charts below, but will be included when calculating your financial aid eligibility.
  • International students: Costs are calculated differently due to visa requirements. See Undergraduate Costs for Full-Time International Students.

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Resident

Expense categoryLiving on campusLiving off campusLiving with parent
Tuition*$12,960 $12,960 $12,960 
Required fees*$1,650 $1,650 $1,650 
Housing**$5,310 $6,390 $2,700 
Food**$5,800 $4,070 $1,190 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$760 $760 $760 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,000 $2,000 $2,000 
Transportation$340 $340 $950 
Federal loan fees$100 $100 $100 
Total (fall and spring)$28,920$28,270$22,310

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

Midwest nonresident

Expense categoryLiving on campusLiving off campus
Tuition*$12,960 $12,960 
Required fees*$1,650 $1,650 
Housing**$5,310 $6,390 
Food**$5,800 $4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$760 $760 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,000 $2,000 
Transportation$1,000 $1,000 
Federal loan fees$100 $100 
Total (fall and spring)$29,580$28,930

Midwest Nonresident states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

Nonresident

Expense categoryLiving on campusLiving off campus
Tuition*$18,480 $18,480 
Required fees*$1,650 $1,650 
Housing**$5,310 $6,390 
Food**$5,800 $4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$760 $760 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,000 $2,000 
Transportation$2,000 $2,000 
Federal loan fees$100 $100 
Total (fall and spring)$36,100 $35,450 

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

2024-25 Graduate and professional cost of attendance

For graduate students, COA figures are based on the cost of enrolling in 6-14 credits. If you take fewer than 6 credits, you will be charged on a per-credit basis. If you take more than 14, you will be charged for each credit over 14, in addition to the 6-14 credit rate. 

These figures are for all graduate students unless your program is specified below. 

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Graduate

Expense categoryResidentNonresident
Tuition*$19,980 $31,210 
Required fees*$1,650 $1,650 
Housing$12,510 $12,510 
Food$4,070 $4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 $1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 $2,730 
Transportation$910 $910 
Federal loan fees$370 $370 
Total$43,220 $54,450 

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

Departmental Masters programs

Master of Education

Figures based on average enrollment of 7 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$10,170
Required fees*$590
Housing$12,510
Food$4,070
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730
Transportation$910
Federal loan fees$370
Total (fall and spring)$32,350

 

Master of Environmental Education

Figures based on average enrollment of 7 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$10,170 
Required fees*$1,610 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$33,370 

 

Master of Environmental Health and Safety

Figures based on average enrollment of 15 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$21,800 
Required fees*$1,660 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$45,050 

 

Master of Social Work

Figures based on average enrollment of 11 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$15,985
Required fees*$1,615
Housing$12,510
Food$4,070
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730
Transportation$910
Federal loan fees$370
Total (fall and spring)$39,190

 

Master of Professional Studies in Multidisciplinary Research & Creativity

Figures based on average enrollment of 6 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$8,720 
Required fees*$1,740 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$32,050 

 

Master of Tribal Administration & Governance

Figures based on average enrollment of 9 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$13,075 
Required fees*$715 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$35,380 

 

Master of Tribal Resource & Environmental Stewardship

Figures based on average enrollment of 8 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$11,625 
Required fees*$715 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$33,930 

 

Master of Business Administration - Duluth

Figures based on average enrollment of 8 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$16,255 
Required fees*$555 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$38,400 

 

Master of Business Administration - Rochester

Figures based on average enrollment of 4 credits per semester.

Expense categoryResident/nonresident
Tuition*$9,025 
Required fees*$275 
Housing$12,510 
Food$4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$500 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 
Transportation$910 
Federal loan fees$370 
Total (fall and spring)$30,390 

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

 

Medical

Medical - Resident

Expense categoryYear 1Year 2
Tuition*$29,700 $28,570 
Required fees*$1,440 $1,470 
Housing$11,120 $11,120 
Food$3,620 $3,620 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,500 $500 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,430 $2,430 
Transportation$1,930 $2,410 
Federal loan fees$490 $490 
Total (fall and spring)$52,230 $50,610 

 

Medical - Nonresident

Expense categoryYear 1Year 2
Tuition*$44,980 $42,840 
Required fees*$1,440 $1,470 
Housing$11,120 $11,120 
Food$3,620 $3,620 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,500 $500 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,430 $2,430 
Transportation$1,930 $2,410 
Federal loan fees$490 $490 
Total (fall and spring)$67,510 $64,880 

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy - Resident

Expense categoryFall 2024 startEnrolled prior to fall 2024
Tuition*$28,970 $27,860 
Required fees*$2,100 $2,100 
Housing$12,510 $12,510 
Food$4,070 $4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 $1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 $2,730 
Transportation$1,790 $1,790 
Federal loan fees$630 $630 
Total (fall and spring)$53,800 $52,690 

 

Pharmacy - Nonresident

Expense categoryFall 2024 startEnrolled prior to fall 2024
Tuition*$33,460 $32,000 
Required fees*$2,100 $2,100 
Housing$12,510 $12,510 
Food$4,070 $4,070 
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment**$1,000 $1,000 
Miscellaneous personal expenses$2,730 $2,730 
Transportation$1,790 $1,790 
Federal loan fees$630 $630 
Total (fall and spring)$58,290 $56,830 

*These costs are billed to your University student account.
**These costs may be billed to your University student account.

Cost of attendance expense categories

Cost of attendance is based on five expense categories.

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Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees are determined by the University Board of Regents each July.

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment

This figure is based on how much a typical full-time student would need to spend on books, paper, and other academic supplies in order to complete an average credit load. 

Housing and food

The estimated housing and food figures vary based on living situation (e.g., in a University residence hall or at home with family).

Transportation

This figure is based on the approximate cost of a student’s drive to and from their hometown five times during the academic year. The University does not include the cost of a personal vehicle in its estimated figure.

Personal and miscellaneous expenses

The figures for this category include things like toiletries, laundry, and clothing.

If you have expenses that are not taken into account in the standard budget, you may contact One Stop Student Services to submit a cost of attendance appeal form. Your budget will be reviewed and your financial aid eligibility will be re-evaluated.

Residency and reciprocity

If there is uncertainty about whether you are considered a Minnesota resident, review the Residency, Reciprocity, and Tuition Exemption booklet. The booklet contains the University's official policy and an application for resident evaluation.

The University has reciprocity agreements with the states of Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the province of Manitoba, Canada. If you are a resident of any of these states or provinces, you may qualify for the reciprocity tuition rate, which is comparable to resident rates.