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Graduate Student Cost of Attendance

Understanding the cost of attendance is crucial for planning your graduate studies. Below are the estimated tuition costs for full-time students. This breakdown will help you anticipate your expenses and make informed decisions about your education.

The estimated costs of attendance listed below are based on graduate students attending full time (9 graduate credit hours each semester), living on or off campus.

2024-2025 Academic Year

2025-2026 costs available in July.

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Tuition and Fees

MN Resident

Tuition and Fees

Non-MN Resident

Graduate Certificate: Business Leadership $15,334 $15.334
Graduate Certificate: Taxation $15,334 $15,334

M.S. Advanced Dental Therapy

(based on 6 graduate credits per semester)

$15,290 $18,470
M.S. Athletic Training $11,398 $16,168
M.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders $11,426 $16,196
M.S. Sports, Exercise, and Performance Psychology $11,962 $16,732
Master of Accounting (MAcc) $15,262 $20,032
MAT Graduate Teacher Licensure $11,648 $16,418
MBA $15,262 $20,032
MPA $10,448 $15,218
MSW $11,648 $16,418
PSM- Engineering Management $15,262 $20,032
PSM- Geographic Information Science $15,262 $20,032
PSM- Health Informatics and Analytics $15,262 $20,032
PSM - Information Security and Risk Management $15,262 $20,032
All Other Programs $10,448 $15,218

 

Other Estimated Expenses  
Books and Supplies $600
Food and Housing* $12,420
Transportation and Parking $1,442
Laundry/Clothing $720
Personal/Health Care $426
Federal Student Loan Fees $156

*Food & Housing: the costs provided are based on students living on or off campus. Contact the Student Financial Services (Campus Hub) if you are living at home with a parent, or in housing on a military base or for which you receive a basic allowance under section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code.

** Student Fee Breakdown

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Graduate Cost per Credit and Student Fees

Curious about the breakdown of costs per credit and associated student fees.

Graduate Credit Level Costs Chart and Student Fees

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Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships and teaching positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, can help fund your academic journey.

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Tuition and Fee Schedule

What you need to know about Minnesota State Mankato's tuition and fee schedule.

Tuition and Fee Schedule