Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated direct and indirect school-related costs for each academic year.
2011 - 2012 Academic Year
Average Estimated Educational Costs (Full-Time)
| Cost Category | Undergraduates |
| Off-Campus | |
| Direct Education Costs | |
| Tuition (MN/SD/ND/Manitoba)1 | $6,350 |
| Fees4 | 798 |
| Books/Supplies | 900 |
| $8,048 | |
| Maintenance Costs | |
| Room/Board* | $5,938 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Transportation/Parking | 1,088 |
| Laundry | 270 |
| Clothing | 650 |
| Personal/Health/ Miscellaneous |
690 |
| $2,698 | |
| Total Costs | |
| (MN/SD/ND/Manitoba) | $16,684 |
| Non-Resident Additional Costs5 | +$7,122 |
| Total Non-Resident Costs | $23,806 |
| Wisconsin Tuition Adjustment | (60) |
| Wisconsin Total | $16,624 |
| Midwest Compact Adjustment7 | +3,176 |
| Midwest Compact Total | $19,860 |
* 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.