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Graduate Student Cost of Attendance

Understanding the cost of attendance is crucial for planning your graduate studies. Below are the estimated tuition costs for full-time students. This breakdown will help you anticipate your expenses and make informed decisions about your education.

The estimated costs of attendance listed below are based on graduate students attending at 9 graduate credit hours each semester, living on or off campus.

Graduate Student Summer Cost of Attendance


2026-2027 Academic Year

All amounts reflect one academic year (fall + spring semesters)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees for Graduate degrees for Academic Year 2026-2027
DEGREE LIST MN RESIDENT NON-MN RESIDENT
Graduate Certificate Business Leadership $16,873 $16,873
Graduate Certificate Taxation $16,873 $16,873
Graduate Certificate Spanish for Professionals $11,132 $15,740
MS Advanced Dental Therapy
(based on 6 graduate credits per semester)
$16,024 $19,096
MS Advanced Professional Nurse $11,132 $15,740
MS Athletic Training $12,122 $16,730
MS Aviation Safety $11,132 $15,740
MS Communication Sciences and Disorders $12,482 $17,090
MS Dietetics $11,132 $15,740
MS Elementary Teaching $11,132 $15,740
MS Spanish for the Professions $11,132 $15,740
MS Sports, Exercise, and Performance Psychology $12,698 $17,306
Master of Accounting (MAcc)* $16,874 $16,874
MAT Graduate Teacher Licensure $12,374 $16,982
Master of Business Administration (MBA)* $16,874 $16,874
Master of Public Administration (MPA) $11,132 $15,740
Master of Social Work (MSW) $12,374 $16,982
PSM-Engineering Management $16,118 $20,726
PSM-Geographic Information Science $16,118 $20,726
PSM-Health Informatics and Analytics $16,118 $20,726
PSM-Information Security and Risk Management $16,118 $20,726
Other Graduate Programs $11,132 $15,740

Other Estimated Expenses

Other Estimated Expenses
EXPENSE AMOUNT
Books and Supplies $600
Food and Housing** $13,658
Transportation and Parking $1,470
Laundry/Clothing $740
Personal/Health Care $438
Federal Student Loan Fees $162
**Food and Housing: the costs provided are based on students living on or off campus. Contact the Student Financial Services (Campus Hub) if you are living at home with a parent, or in housing on a military base or for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code.

Cost-per-Credit and Fees Breakdown

See a detailed breakdown of tuition rates and student fees to plan your costs with confidence.

Graduate Cost-per-Credit ChartGraduate Full Cost-per-Credit RatesStudent Fees Chart

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Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships and teaching positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, can help fund your academic journey.

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Important Dates: Tuition and Fee Schedule

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