by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Southwest Minnesota State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Southwest Minnesota State University cost report:
Combined tuition and fees at Southwest Minnesota State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $9,482 for undergraduates. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,230 | $1,252 | $9,482 |
Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Southwest Minnesota State University compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $9,482 for out-of-state students. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Southwest Minnesota State University.
The chart below shows how Southwest Minnesota State University compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Southwest Minnesota State University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 3.27% annually. The tuition increased by 3.18%, and fees by 3.86%. This school year, students can expect to pay $10,111 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Southwest Minnesota State University to be $20,553, and $42,470 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Southwest Minnesota State University.
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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