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Tuition and Expenses

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Sections

2025–2026 Cost

Category

Per Term

Full Academic Year

Housing and Meals

$4,540

$9,080

Books and Supplies

$1,040

$2,080

Personal (includes loan fees)

$725

$1,450

Transportation

$1,215

$2,430

Tuition

$2,820

$5,640

Fees

$242

$484

Total Cost of Attendance

$10,582

$21,164

For per-credit tuition rates, fees and more, visit Detailed Cost.

Tuition for all M State students is set annually by the Minnesota State system Board of Trustees and is charged on a per-credit basis. Fees are assessed to students depending on enrollment status, courses attempted and services offered by the campus attended. Fees unique to a program or a class are detailed in the course requirement list.

Detailed costs

For per-credit tuition rates, fees and more, see Detailed Cost.

Reciprocity

Reciprocity agreements exist between Minnesota and North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Students from these states attending M State pay tuition below the nonresident rate. 

North Dakota students must submit a Reciprocity Application to determine eligibility. For students from South Dakota or Wisconsin, no action is required.

Student charges and payments

Visit Student Charges and Payments for important information on M State tuition, payments and important dates.

Tuition policies and procedures

Tuition Policies and Procedures