Costs:

(2009-2010 academic year)

The University of Minnesota offers extraordinary academic opportunities at a world-class research university, all for a great value.

When planning for college expenses, you will want to consider tuition and fees, room and board, and incidental costs (ranging from textbooks to travel to toothpaste).

2009-10 tuition and fees for new students (based on two semesters of full-time enrollment)

Minnesota residents - $11,542

North Dakota, South Dakota, Manitoba, Wisconsin residents - $11,542

Nonresidents - $15,542

Room and Board (annual) - $7,280
Based on double occupancy in University residence hall and 14 meals per week

The tuition and fee figures above include a $696 student service fee, $1,200 University fee, $410 combined technology/course fee (may vary based on your college), and $115 in miscellaneous fees.

Average expenses that the Office of Student Finance (OSF) uses to determine award packages are somewhat higher than noted above. Financial aid award packages are based on a cost of attendance budget, so OSF includes $3,194 in miscellaneous expense allowances in the budget ($1,000 for books and supplies and $2,194 for personal/miscellaneous expenses such as transportation, clothing, entertainment, and recreation). Fees and charges are subject to change without notice as necessitated by University or legislative action. Tuition for the 2010-11 academic year will be finalized in July 2010.

13 credit tuition incentive
Each semester, every credit after 13 is free of charge, keeping costs down for families and helping students achieve graduation in four years. (Students typically take 15-16 credits each semester, or 120 credits over four years)