Tuition for Academic Year 2025-Summer 2026
Tuition for Academic Year 2025-Summer 2026| Tuition Type | Cost per Credit |
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| Tuition - Resident | $ 188 per credit |
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| Tuition - Non-resident | $ 188 per credit |
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| Tuition - Internet Delivery | $ 206.15 per credit |
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| Tuition - PSEO (Dept. of Education) | Set by Dept. of Education |
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| Tuition - PSEO (Contract with School Dist.) | $ 188 per credit |
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| PSEO Surcharge (Contract with School District) | $ 30 per credit |
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Special program tuition for Academic Year 2025-Summer 2026
Special program tuition for Academic Year 2025-Summer 2026| Tuition | Program | Cost per Credit |
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| Tuition | Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant | $ 231.80 per credit |
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| Tuition | Radiologic Technology | $ 218 per credit |
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| Tuition | Limited Scope Radiography | $ 218 per credit |
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| Tuition | Electrical Lineworker Technology | $ 218 per credit |
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| Tuition | Nursing | $ 231.80 per credit |
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| Tuition | Cardiovascular Technology | $ 231.80 per credit |
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| Tuition | Surgical Technology | $ 231.80 per credit |
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| Tuition | Echocardiography Technology | $ 218 per credit |
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Mandatory fees for Academic Year 2025-2026
Mandatory fees for Academic Year 2025-2026| Fee Type | Details | Cost per Credit |
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| Student Activity Fee | Supports campus organizations, programs and events available to all students | $3/credit - Detroit Lakes
$9.38/credit (max 12 credits) - Fergus Falls
$3.70/credit - Moorhead
$4/credit - Wadena
$3/credit - Online |
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| Student Association Fee | Passed on to the statewide student government association LeadMN | $0.61/credit |
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| Technology Fee | Funds online and on-campus technology infrastructure and support | $10/credit |
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| Wellness Center Fee | Funds the operation of the Wellness Center on the Moorhead campus | $6/credit |
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Other fees for Academic Year 2025-2026
Other fees for Academic Year 2025-2026| Fee Type | Details | Cost |
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| Clinical Make Up Fee | Covers additional costs to the college for clinical make ups. | $25/hour |
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| Late Fee | A tuition due date is scheduled each semester. Accounts with an outstanding balance after that date will be assessed a late fee based on the number of registered credits. | $25 (1-6 credits) - $50 (7 or more credits) |
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| NSF Check Fee | Any check returned due to insufficient funds will be assessed this fee. | $15 |
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| Parking | Parking fees are assessed on a per-credit basis. This fee funds the maintenance of college parking lots. Student who do not use college parking facilities can request a waiver. | $2/credit |
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| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | The Nelnet online payment plan is available each semester. | $30/plan |
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| Printing Fee | Students receive a $12.50 printing credit each semester. Once the balance has been used, students are charged $0.05 per black and white copy and $0.10 per color copy. Printing balances can be viewed in SpartanNet. | $0.05 black and white; $0.10 color |
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| Senior Citizen Tuition | Available to Minnesota residents aged 62 or older | $20/credit |
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| Student ID Replacement | Cost to replace student ID | $5 |
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| Test Out Fee | Students who would like to test out of a course through credit by examination will pay a per-credit test out fee based on the lab/lecture content of the course. | $75/credit |
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| Transcript Fee | Official transcripts are available from Parchment. | $5/transcript |
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Course-specific fees
Spring 2026
Paying for college
M State's Business Services wants to be as transparent as possible about the tuition and fees charged for your college experience. Information on tuition rates, general and program-related fees, fee descriptions and reciprocity are displayed below. Tuition and fee information is updated once rates have been approved by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees (usually by July 1 before the start of the fall semester).
Collection of tuition and fees
All tuition and fees not covered by financial aid are due the first day of the semester or the first day of class, unless a deferment has been made through designated personnel.
