Cost of Attendance

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

2008 - 2009 Academic Year
Average Estimated Educational Costs

Cost Category	CSP
Direct Education Costs
Tuition (MN/SD/ND/Manitoba)	$7,416
Fees4	594
Books/Supplies	658
	$8,668
Maintenance Costs
Room/Board	$5,730
	$14,398
Miscellaneous
Transportation/Parking	1,000
Laundry	270
Clothing	824
Personal/Health/       Miscellaneous	780
	$2,874
Total Costs
(MN/SD/ND/Manitoba)	$17,272

3. Reflects 18 credits for an academic year.
4. Fees are assessed at approximately $31.25 per credit, up to 12 credits per semester, 12-18 credit band fees per semester, plus $30.00 per semester Recreation Fee

* 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 are estimated based on currently available information.  Changes may occur as a result of institutional, state, and/or federal policy or regulation requirements.

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Prior Years

• 2007-2008
• 2006-2007
• 2005-2006