The Cheapest Colleges in Minnesota by Out of State Total Cost for 2021
If you're looking for an affordable university in Minnesota but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Minnesota for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Minnesota list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Minnesota tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Minnesota are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2018/2019 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Minnesota? Leading the colleges list is Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall with an out of state total cost of $18,352.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2019/2020 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, Public Not For Profit |
$18,352 | 38 | 19 |
#2 Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, Public Not For Profit |
$18,490 | 38 | 14 |
#3 University of Phoenix Minneapolis/St Paul CampusSaint Louis Park, Private For Profit |
$19,470 | NA | NA |
#4 Capella UniversityMinneapolis, Private For Profit |
$20,237 | NA | NA |
#5 Minnesota School of Business ShakopeeShakopee, Private For Profit |
$20,403 | NA | NA |
#6 Globe University WoodburyWoodbury, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#7 Minnesota School of Business RichfieldRichfield, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#8 Minnesota School of Business Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#9 Minnesota School of Business PlymouthPlymouth, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#10 Minnesota School of Business Waite ParkWaite Park, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#11 Minnesota School of Business RochesterRochester, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#12 Minnesota School of Business BlaineBlaine, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#13 Minnesota School of Business MoorheadMoorhead, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#14 Minnesota School of Business Elk RiverElk River, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#15 Globe University MinneapolisMinneapolis, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#16 Minnesota School of Business LakevilleLakeville, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#17 University of Minnesota CrookstonCrookston, Public Not For Profit |
$22,136 | NA | NA |
#18 Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm, Private Not For Profit |
$22,930 | 56 | 33 |
#19 National American University RosevilleRoseville, Private For Profit |
$23,514 | NA | NA |
#20 National American University BloomingtonBloomington, Private For Profit |
$23,532 | NA | NA |