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Tuition at Minneapolis College is significantly lower than tuition at most other colleges and universities, and Minneapolis College has worked to hold tuition rates down. When you start at a 2-year college like Minneapolis College, you can save thousands of dollars on the cost of a 4-year education.

Annual Tuition Costs

Annual Tuition Costs Histogram at Minneapolis College
Minneapolis College compared to 4-year colleges and universities

By attending Minneapolis College for one academic year, you could save more than \$30,000 over private schools. And as you can see, you can save over $18,000 by completing your first 2 years at Minneapolis College versus doing all 4 at the University of Minnesota.

Of the 63% of students at Minneapolis College who receive financial aid, almost 9 of 10 receive some level of grant money, money that you don't have to pay back.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance is an estimate of how much it would cost a student to attend college for one year (two semesters). This determines a student’s financial need (see below in the page). Summer cost of attendance is listed separately below.

Below is the estimated 2023-2024 cost of attendance at Minneapolis College based on 15 credits:

  • Tuition/Fees -
    • Fall - $3,064
    • Spring - $3,064
    • Annual - $6,128
  • Books and Course Materials -
    • Fall - $500
    • Spring - $500
    • Annual - $1,000
  • Housing and Food* -
    • Fall - $6,672.50
    • Spring - $6,672.50 
    • Annual - $13,345
  • Transportation -
    • Fall - $562.50
    • Spring - $562.50
    • Annual - $1,125
  • Personal/Miscellaneous -
    • Fall - $2,250
    • Spring - $2,250
    • Annual - $4,500
  • Total -
    • Fall - $13,049
    • Spring - $13,049
    • Annual - $26,098

Summer Term:

  • Tuition/Fees - $3,064
  • Books and Materials - $500
  • Housing and Food* - $2,966
  • Transportation - $250
  • Personal/Misc - $1,000
    • Total  -  $ 7,780

*Housing and Food calculations reflect the apartment rent rate and food costs in the Twin Cities.

Tuition and Fees:

Course Tuition per credit:

  • General Education Courses* - $175.45
  • Online Courses* - $179.95 
  • Nursing Courses* - $212.95
  • Aircraft Maintenance and Cinema Courses - $260.45
  • Courses with Background Checks - $181.20
  • Dental Courses - $200.90
  • Welding Courses - $190.95

Add these fees per credit to all courses:

  • MSCSA Fee - $ 0.35
  • Technology Fee - $12.50
  • Student Life Fee - $5.45
  • Health Services Fee - $3.00
  • Student Center Fee - $7.50

Total to add to each credit: $28.80

* Some courses or programs have a tuition differential due to higher costs associated with the curriculum. If applicable to your registration, these costs are listed on your online bill in eServices.

Other Costs and Fees

In addition to tuition and program costs there are other costs you may need to consider to plan and budget for college.

These costs and fees are: