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The University of Minnesota is a public research university in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1851, it is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education.

The cost of attending the University of Minnesota depends on whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student and what program you choose to study in. Undergraduate tuition ranges from $12,100 per year (for students who live on campus) to $15,500 per year (for those who live off campus). Graduate tuition costs vary depending on whether or not your major requires lab fees and whether or not you’re eligible for financial aid, such as grants or scholarships that do not need to be repaid.

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University of Minnesota tuition

  • Tuition and fees are different for in-state and out-of-state students.
  • In-state tuition is based on the number of credits you take. For example, if you’re taking 15 credits per semester (which is standard), your cost will be $2,780 per semester or $5,560 total per year at this rate.
  • Out-of-state tuition is also based on the number of semesters you attend at the University of Minnesota. If you were attending full time with two semesters per year (fall and spring), then your annual costs would be $14,440 annually–but if you were only able to attend one semester each year instead (fall or spring), then that price would go down significantly since it wouldn’t be divided into two parts: instead, it would just be $7120 annually!
  • Hourly rates vary depending on whether or not someone qualifies for financial aid; however, all hourly wages remain constant regardless of whether or not their status changed from part-time to full-time during any given quarter/semester due solely because there was no way to know beforehand which one would occur first.

Cost of living in Minneapolis

Minneapolis’s average cost of living is higher than the national average but lower than many other large cities.

In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that:

  • The median household income in Minnesota was $68,049 (the third highest among all states).
  • The median household income in Minneapolis was $56,924

Financial aid at the University of Minnesota

Several types of financial aid are available at the University of Minnesota, including grants and scholarships. To apply for financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.ed.gov.

After completing your FAFSA application, the UMN Office of Financial Aid will send you an Award Letter with information about how much money you can receive in grant or scholarship funds based on your eligibility status as determined by federal formulas.

Students who wish to learn more about their eligibility or how much money they might receive from various forms of aid should contact their school’s financial aid office directly.

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Find out how much it costs to attend the University of Minnesota and how much financial aid you can get

The cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota is $25,890. This includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies.

You can get additional aid through scholarships or grants if you qualify. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, while grants are awarded based on financial need. To be considered for these types of aid at any college or university, fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application. The sooner you apply after January 1st each year, the better chance you will get some help from them!

The cost of attending the University of Minnesota can be challenging to estimate, as tuition costs sometimes paint the whole picture.

The cost of attending the University of Minnesota can be challenging to estimate, as tuition costs sometimes paint the whole picture. To get a more accurate picture of how much your education will cost you, it’s essential to consider your expenses–including room and board, books and supplies and personal expenses like transportation.

The “big five” are tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies (including printing); transportation (both on-campus or public transportation); personal expenses (such as clothing).

Total Cost of Attendance (TCA) includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and other expenses (the “big five”)

The total cost of attendance (TCA) is the money you will need to pay for college. It includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.

TCA can be different for each student because it depends on where you live and your lifestyle. For example: If you live at home with your parents instead of on campus in a dormitory, then your TCA will be lower than someone who lives in an apartment near campus but still has to drive there every day for classes because they don’t have access to public transportation nearby; this means they would have higher transportation costs than someone living near campus who could get there by walking or riding bikes or buses instead!

Minnesota offers a variety of financial aid programs to help students pay for their education.

The University of Minnesota offers a variety of financial aid programs to help students pay for their education. Some financial aid is need-based, meaning it’s given out based on the student’s family income and other factors. Other aid types are merit-based, meaning they’re given out based on academic performance or talent in an area such as athletics or music. The kind of aid you receive depends on your situation:

  • Grants (scholarships) are funds that need not be repaid and can be used anytime during your undergraduate career at Minnesota. They may come from private organizations or government agencies like the National Science Foundation or the National Institutes of Health. The university might also award them through its scholarship fund, which provides awards up to $10,000 per year ($20k total). If you’re eligible for one of these scholarships but don’t receive it because there aren’t enough funds available this year, try again next year! You might get lucky 🙂
  • Loans are another form of financial assistance available through federal programs like Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, Perkins Loans & more…

Campus jobs can help offset some of your expenses

Campus jobs are a great way to offset some of your expenses. While you may earn less money from these jobs than you would if you worked at a local business, they can help allow you to save up for the things that are important to you.

Campus jobs can also help you gain experience and make connections that will benefit your career later on down the line. Some examples of campus jobs include being an RA (resident assistant), working at the library or athletic facilities, tutoring students who need help with their classes, teaching classes yourself and more!

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To get a better idea of how much it will cost you to attend the University of Minnesota, look into these resources

  • Financial Aid Programs and Scholarships: The University of Minnesota offers many different financial aid programs. You can learn more about them on their website or in person during your campus visit.
  • Campus Jobs: You can earn extra money by working on campus, attending classes (and spending time with your new friends). If so, this could offset some of your expenses while you start college!
  • Loan Options: Loans are another way that students can take out money without having saved up enough in advance–but there are limits on how much can be borrowed each year depending on what type(s) they’re taking out (for example, federal vs private), so make sure not only that whatever kind(s) fit within those guidelines but also whether there’s any penalty involved if they don’t meet those requirements later down the line after graduation/etcetera.