Cheapest Arts Colleges in Minnesota

Private colleges demand steep premiums for Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management degrees in Minnesota, with Concordia University-Saint Paul charging $25,000 in tuition yet delivering the lowest net cost at $17,566. Public universities like Minnesota State University-Mankato offer the same program for just $9,490 in state tuition. The Twin Cities media market, home to major publishers and Target's marketing operations, creates internship opportunities that help graduates justify their education investments across all eight programs.

Programs

$17,566 – $23,875

Net Price Range

59.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota	$17,566	$25,000	58.8%	69.1%
2	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$17,816	$10,336	54.6%	56.6%
3	Winona State University Winona, Minnesota	$18,148	$10,498	60.9%	73.8%
4	University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, Minnesota	$18,464	$14,318	64.5%	80.7%
5	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$18,609	$9,490	54.1%	70.7%
6	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, Minnesota	$21,034	$43,160	67.7%	96.8%
7	North Central University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$23,574	$29,460	63.6%	90.8%
8	Augsburg University Minneapolis, Minnesota	$23,875	$43,942	52.4%	76.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $8,309 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Concordia University-Saint Paul achieves the lowest net cost at $17,566 despite $25,000 tuition through substantial financial aid packages. Augsburg University costs $23,875 net with similar private tuition rates, suggesting less generous aid distribution among students in this program.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable public and private options?

University of Minnesota-Duluth leads with a 64.5% graduation rate at $18,464 net cost, outperforming cheaper public alternatives like Minnesota State University-Mankato's 54.1% rate. Saint Mary's University achieves 67.7% graduation rates but costs $21,034 annually.

Does acceptance rate indicate program competitiveness for Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management?

Saint Mary's University accepts 96.83% of applicants, the highest rate among these programs, while Minnesota State University Moorhead maintains the most selective admissions at 56.62%. Most programs accept between 70-80% of applicants regardless of cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.