MCTC provides a high-quality affordable education. Compare and see for yourself.
| School | Per credit* | Per semester* |
|---|---|---|
| MCTC | $151.06 | $1812.72 |
| Metro State | $182.43 | $2,189.16 |
| U of M | $412.29 | $4,947.50 |
| St. Thomas | $806.50 | $9,678.00 |
| Hamline | $1,085.83 | $13,030.00 |
*Information based on 12 credits per semester in an undergraduate liberal arts program as of July 2008.
The following per credit rates, good from Fall 2009 through Summer 2010, apply to both Minnesota and non-Minnesota residents:
These tuition rates include the following per credit fees:
Tuition rates for senior citizensSenior citizens who are Minnesota residents and 62 years of age or older may register for credit courses on a space available basis, beginning the second day of the term.
Senior citizens tuition is $42.06 per credit, plus any special fees.
Senior citizens who are Minnesota residents may audit an MCTC course at no charge on a space available basis.
Senior citizens who wish to register for a short term credit course (12 weeks or less) may register on a space available basis beginning on the day the course begins.
Senior citizens who register before the second day of the term or before the first day of a short term course (12 weeks or less) are required to pay full tuition.
It is important to pay your tuition on time otherwise your registration will be cancelled for non-payment. The current tuition payment deadlines are:
If you register after the payment deadline, you must pay by 5:00 p.m. the next business day.