Tuition has been rising at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities, contributing to the State Grant budget strain
In 2006, average tuition and fees at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities schools was $8,887; $5,598 at Minnesota State universities and $4,015 at Minnesota State colleges. In 2026, it was $16,636 at University of Minnesota schools, $10,795 at Minnesota State Universities and $6,439 at Minnesota State Colleges.
