Costs and tuition
Tuition pays for approximately 67% of the cost of instruction at the University of Minnesota. The state of Minnesota pays the remaining portion, or approximately $4,277 of the average cost for full-time students.
Tuition is only a portion of the costs that students must cover in order to succeed at the University. The interactive chart below provides examples of complete costs of attendence for each academic program.
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
2008-09
Minnesota Resident
Undergraduate -On Campus
2008-09
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $10,756 | $5,378/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $21,144 | $10,572/semester |
| These figures apply to students who have reciprocity as residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, or Manitoba, Canada. The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Minnesota Resident
Undergraduate - Living W/ Parent
2008-09
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $10,756 | $5,378/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $2,712 | $301/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $16,576 | $8,288/semester |
| These figures apply to students who have reciprocity as residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, or Manitoba, Canada. The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room and board figure is based on average monthly personal expenditures for food, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007, for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Undergraduate
Prior to Fall 2008
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $15,014 | $7,507/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $25,402 | $12,701/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Undergraduate
2008-2009
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $14,756 | $7,378/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $25,144 | $12,572/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Undergraduate
Prior to Fall 2008
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $22,386 | $11,193/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $32,774 | $16,387/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Undergraduate
2008-2009
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $14,756 | $7,378/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $25,144 | $12,572/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Wisconsin reciprocity
Undergraduate
Prior to Fall 2008
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $9,390 | $4,695/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $19,778 | $9,889/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Wisconsin reciprocity
Undergraduate
2008-2009
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $10,756 | $5,378/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $7,280 | $809/month |
| Transportation | $132 | $4/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $21,144 | $10,572/semester |
| The tuition/fee figure is based on 15 credits per semester and includes a $672 student service fee, $1,100 University fee, $444 combined technology and course fee (may vary based on your college); $32 transportation fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The residence hall room and board figure is based on semester rates from the University Housing Office of $2,147 for a double room and a $1,493 for a 14-meal per week plan. The off-campus private housing room and board figure is based on monthly rates of $570 sharing/roommate rate per student for a two-bedroom, campus-area apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U.S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007) for the 9-month academic year. |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Graduate School
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $19,378 | $9,689/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $32,460 | $16,230/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure is based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Graduate School
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $12,280 | $6,140/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $25,362 | $12,681/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure is based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences master's
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $9,774 | $4,887/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $22,856 | $11,428/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on six credits per semester and includes a $672 student services fee, $660 University fee, $32 transportation fee, $22 Graduate/Professional Student Assembly fee, and $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences master's
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $6,390 | $3,195/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $19,472 | $9,736/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on six credits per semester and includes a $672 student services fee, $660 University fee, $32 transportation fee, $22 Graduate/Professional Student Assembly fee, and $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Architecture and Landscape Architecture
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $28,550 | $14,275/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $41,632 | $20,816/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $536 collegiate fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Architecture and Landscape Architecture
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $19,312 | $9,656/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $32,394 | $16,197/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $536 collegiate fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Carlson School of Management master's of accounting
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $22,564 | $11,282/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $35,646 | $17,823/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on 10-18 credits of enrollment per semester and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $430 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Carlson School of Management master's of accounting
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $15,864 | $7,932/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $28,946 | $14,473/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on 10-18 credits of enrollment per semester and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $430 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Non-resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business administration, day
| 1st-year students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
| Tuition/fees | $39,244 | $19,622/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Computer/software | $1,468 | $734/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $53,794 | $26,897/semester |
| 2nd-year students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
| Tuition/fees | $36,700 | $18,350/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $49,782 | $24,891/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $960 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business administration, day
| 1st-year students | ||
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| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
| Tuition/fees | $28,394 | $14,197/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Computer/software | $1,468 | $734 semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $42,944 | $21,472/semester |
| 2nd-year students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
| Tuition/fees | $26,612 | $13,306/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $39,694 | $19,847/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $672 student service fee; $1,100 University fee; $960 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident or non-resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business administration, evening
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,482 | $6,741/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $26,564 | $13,282/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $660 University fee; $580 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident or non-resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business administration, evening
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,482 | $6,741/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $26,564 | $13,282/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on full-time enrollment and includes a $660 University fee; $580 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Minnesota resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business taxation
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,332 | $6,666/semester |
| Books/supplies | $976 | $488/semester |
| Room/board | $9,356 | $1,040/month |
| Transportation | $750 | $25/week |
| Personal/miscellaneous | $2,000 | $67/week |
| Total | $26,414 | $13,207/semester |
| The tuition and fees estimate is based on 6 credits of enrollment per semester and includes a $660 University fee; $430 technology fee; $32 transportation fee; $22 Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; $8 miscellaneous fees. The room/board figure based on monthly allowances of $801 for a campus area, one-bedroom apartment (Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 26, 2008 edition) and $238.65 for food (U. S. Department of Agriculture, December 2007 report). |
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2008-09
Non-resident or resident
Carlson School of Management, master's of business taxation
| Expense category | Yearly amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,332 |