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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
77.0%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Minnesota enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$13,178
Total Cost of Attendance$30,061

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $6,642 $26,568
$30-48k $7,283 $29,132
$48-75k $9,931 $39,724
$75-110k $16,415 $65,660
$110k+ $27,008 $108,032

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Minnesota

17.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,500
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Minnesota Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$69,020
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,500
Median Debt
3.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Minnesota — 3.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Minnesota True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Minnesota enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $6,642 $26,568
$30-48k $7,283 $29,132
$48-75k $9,931 $39,724
$75-110k $16,415 $65,660
$110k+ $27,008 $108,032

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$13,178
Total Cost of Attendance$30,061

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$57,984
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Minnesota Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Minnesota actually cost per year?
University of Minnesota's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $30,061/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,456/yr, a 55% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Minnesota offer good financial aid?
17% of University of Minnesota students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Minnesota also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Minnesota requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Minnesota?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $6,642/yr at University of Minnesota after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $27,008/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Minnesota worth the cost?
University of Minnesota graduates earn a median of $69,020 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $120,244 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Minnesota is not affiliated with DeepColleges.