by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stood at $17,214 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $38,362. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $2,066 in-state and $2,066 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,148 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
| Total | $17,214 | $38,362 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,532 | $32,096 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,006 | $33,246 |
| One Year Ago | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,148 | $36,296 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UMN Twin Cities has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $40,464 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.11%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $17,921. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.29%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $40,009.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,921 | $40,009 |
| In 2 Years | $18,657 | $41,727 |
| In 3 Years | $19,424 | $43,519 |
| In 4 Years | $20,222 | $45,388 |
| In 5 Years | $21,053 | $47,337 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $170,643, versus roughly $76,224 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, visit the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Financial Aid page.
