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Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance

The annual cost of attending MSU covers tuition, fees, dining, and housing options. Your residence status and program location also affect the total amount. We're here to help you navigate these details and plan your education confidently.

The estimated costs of attendance listed below are based on students attending full time (12+ credit hours each semester), living on or off campus. 

2024-2025 Academic Year

2025-2026 costs available in July

  MN, Manitoba, SD*, WI Residents w/ Reciprocity

ND Residents w/ Reciprocity

 

NE, MO, KS, IN, OH

All Other Out of State Residents
Tuition and Fees $9,572 $10,490 $13,748 $18, 942
Books & Supplies $800 $800 $800 $800
Food & Housing** $12,420 $12,420 $12,420 $12,420
Transportation and Parking $1,442 $1,442 $1,442 $1,442
Laundry and Clothing $720 $720 $720 $720
Personal/Health Care $426 $426 $426 $426
Federal Student Loan Fees $68 $68 $68 $68
Total Cost of Attendance $25,448 $26,366 $29,624 $34,818
  • Bell Engineering, Construction Management (10-16 credits per semester) Tuition: $25,558
  • Integrated Science and Technology Work-Based Learning Tuition: $18,020
  • Software Engineering Work-Based Learning Tuition: $27,020

*Residents of SD who enroll fall 2024 or earlier will maintain reciprocity rates. 

Residents of SD beginning spring 2025 and beyond will be considered "all other out of state residents" per the chart for tuition purposes. 

**Food & Housing: the costs provided are based on students living on or off campus. Contact the Student Financial Services (Campus Hub) if you are living at home with a parent, or in housing on a military base or for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code.

Undergraduate cost per credit chart

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Which Tuition Rate Applies to Me

Better understand our residency and reciprocity information and where you fit. 

Residency and Reciprocity

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Student Fees

Explore MSU's student fees for activities, government, the Centennial Student Union, technology, health services, and campus recreation.

Student Fees

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Tuition and Fee Schedule

What you need to know about Minnesota State Mankato's tuition and fee schedule.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

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On Campus Room Types and Rates

Understand the pricing options to find the perfect on-campus room that aligns with your needs and budget.

Rooms and Rates

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Undergraduate Student Cost per Credit

Curious about the breakdown of costs per course or credit.

Undergraduate Student Cost per Credit Chart

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Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator tool gives you an estimate based on the price of attendance and financial aid. The calculator will use your information to estimate the need-based financial aid available for you.

Net Price Calculator