Tuition and Fees
Estimated Expenses and Financial Assistance
Tuition, fees, and room and board charges are subject to change by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. You are required to maintain full-time enrollment during the fall and spring semesters. Full-time enrollment is a minimum of 6 credits, 3 of which may be taken online/from a distance. Estimates are based on nine or more credits per semester.
| Tuition & Fees (Estimate) | Expense |
|---|---|
| Beginning Fall 2022, new incoming Graduate students who are non-residents or international can expect a non-resident tuition rate equal to 150% of the in-state rate. (Example: If the Minnesota resident rate is $427.45 per credit, the non-resident rate would be $641.18 per credit.) | |
| 9 Fall Semester Credits** | $4,237 |
| 9 Spring Semester Credits** | $4,237 |
| Total for Fall & Spring Semesters | $8,474 |
| Room & Board (Estimate) | Expense |
|
On-Campus Housing (9 months) (Based on average ON-campus room & meal costs) |
$9,336 |
| Total for Room & Board (9 months) | $9,336 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (Estimate) | Expense |
| Books & Supplies | $1,400 |
| Health Insurance | $2,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total for Miscellaneous Expenses | $5,100 |
| Total Estimated Expenses for 9 Month Academic Year | $23,224 |
The Expenses figure is the 9-month academic year for 2020-2021. Summer is not included. Additional resources would be needed to cover summer costs. Verification of an additional $6,500 is required if you are bringing a spouse/first dependent and $4,000 for each additional dependent.
Financial Assistance
Minnesota State Mankato offers a limited number of assistantships for first–year international students. These assistantships include a stipend and a tuition scholarship. Please know that most graduate assistantships do not cover the entire estimated cost of attendance. Applicants receiving a graduate assistantship should plan on demonstrating the availability of at least $3,000 in order to receive an I-20 form.
