by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Minnesota State University - Moorhead, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this MSU Moorhead cost report, you'll find:
At Minnesota State University - Moorhead the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $17,564 in 2020-2021. If you were a Minnesota resident, the yearly charges were $9,468.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,192 | $1,372 | $17,564 |
| In-State | $8,096 | $1,372 | $9,468 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Minnesota State University - Moorhead cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $17,564 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Minnesota State University - Moorhead is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. MSU Moorhead only charges $9,468 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how MSU Moorhead compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Minnesota State University - Moorhead Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Minnesota State University - Moorhead increased with an average annual rate of 3.71% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $10,183 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at MSU Moorhead would be $20,742, and $43,051 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.39% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $18,774 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $38,184 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at MSU Moorhead, and $78,999 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MSU Moorhead.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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