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$6,484Tuition
1,700Students
47%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,285Earnings
#22 in MinnesotaPublic2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,332
Average Net Price
$11,898
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$6,500
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,500
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,184
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,987
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$116/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
13.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.1%

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 $9,087
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,159
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,508
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,758
$110,001+ $16,729

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,087 annually after aid, while those making over $110,000 face the full $16,729 net price. The middle class gets squeezed here, with families earning $75,000-$110,000 paying $15,758 despite their moderate incomes. A typical two-year program costs between $18,174 and $33,458 depending on family wealth.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. Median debt of $10,987 translates to monthly payments of $116, easily affordable against median earnings of $45,285 after ten years. The school keeps costs reasonable through minimal campus housing and low institutional aid dependency. Only 7.29% receive institutional grants averaging $5,728, suggesting the college relies on state funding to maintain affordability.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same career-focused programs that lead to solid middle-class earnings.

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