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81.7%Acceptance
$9,780Tuition
4,998Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$64,705Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,780
Average Net Price
$19,181
Students Receiving Financial Aid
44.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,864
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,100
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$181/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
44.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,714
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,480
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,128
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,145
$110,001+ $26,057

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay between $17,714 and $26,057 annually depending on income, making this one of the more affordable public options in Minnesota. The lowest-income families pay just $17,714 net price while those earning over $110,000 pay $26,057. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $71,000 to $104,000. The 81% acceptance rate means most students can access these reasonable prices.

Graduates carry a manageable $17,100 in median debt, translating to $181 monthly payments. With median earnings of $53,416 in the first year after graduation, loan payments represent about 4% of gross income. The 97% in-state student body benefits from identical tuition rates for residents and non-residents at $9,780. Working adults and transfer students get the best deal here, with flexible scheduling that lets them earn while learning and graduate with relatively low debt.

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