M State Housing Costs

$3,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at M State?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at M State

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,700 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,120. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Minnesota State Community and Technical College paid roughly $18,100 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,580	$12,580
— Housing	$4,700
— Meals	$4,120
Other Living Expenses	$3,500	$3,500
Books and Supplies	$2,020	$2,020
Total	$18,100	$18,100

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Forecasted Cost is $87,370

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $87,370 by the time you graduate.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$9,524
Two Years Ago	$9,524
One Year Ago	$11,900
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,580
One Year From Now *	$13,925
Two Years From Now *	$15,414
Three Years From Now *	$17,063
Four Years From Now *	$18,888

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 10.7% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $19,445 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,408 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $20,934 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $87,370 for a four-year degree, versus about $40,379 for a two-year stay.