Real costs by state · Minnesota · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 12 Minnesota public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $9,445 and $18,994 per year — the lowest at University of Minnesota-Morris. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $27,039 | $9,445 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $26,068 | $13,542 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | $28,904 | $14,650 |
| Saint Cloud State University | $21,116 | $14,781 |
| Bemidji State University | $22,744 | $15,857 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $30,061 | $16,415 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $27,680 | $17,056 |
| Winona State University | $23,683 | $17,871 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $24,757 | $18,283 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $25,197 | $18,644 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $23,995 | $18,921 |
| Metropolitan State University | $25,172 | $18,994 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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