Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated direct and indirect school-related costs for each academic year.

2005 - 2006 Academic Year
Average Estimated Education Costs

Cost Category	Undergraduates	Graduates
Direct Education Costs
Tuition (MN/SD/ND/Manitoba)	$4,6821	$3,8882
Fees3	720	478
Books/Supplies	820	544
	$6,222	$4,910
Maintenance Costs
Room/Board	$4,908*	$5,726*
	$11,130	$10,636
Miscellaneous
Transportation/Parking	990	990
Laundry	274	274
Clothing	580	776
Personal/Health/       Miscellaneous	694	808
	$2,538	$2,848
Total Costs
(MN/SD/ND/Manitoba)	$13,668	$13,484
Non-Resident Additional Costs	+$5,3484	+$2,5125
Total Non-Resident Costs	$19,016	$15,996
Wisconsin Tuition Adjustment	-324	-6
Wisconsin Total	$13,344	$13,478
Midwest Compact Adjustment	+2,342	+1,944
Midwest Compact Total	$16,010	$15,428

1. Reflects Minnesota resident tuition based on 24 to 36 undergraduate credits.  Residents of reciprocity states (North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) pay comparable rates.
2. Reflects Minnesota resident tuition based on 16 graduate credits.  Residents of reciprocity states (North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) pay comparable rates.
3. Fees are assessed at approximately $29.89 per credit, up to 12 credits per term.
4. Reflects the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for 24-36 undergraduate credits.
5. Reflects difference between resident and non-resident tuition for 16 graduate credits

* This figure represents average costs.  Actual costs for Residential Life Housing and off-campus accommodations will vary.  These costs vary according to meal plan selections and room choices for Residential Life. Students living in off-campus accommodations may select a meal plan from Residential Life.

NOTE: The costs were based on information available at the time of printing.  Changes may occur as aresult of institutional, state, and/or federal policy or regulation requirements.