SMSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,482

Cost of attendance at Southwest Minnesota State University in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,482

Cost of attendance at Southwest Minnesota State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southwest Minnesota State University was $14,061. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SMSU

SMSU net price calculator

$14,061

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average	$15,223
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SMSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,061	$279 (2%)	$9,266	$10,511	$13,621	$15,604	$18,239
2021	$14,340	$318 (2%)	$10,578	$10,945	$12,156	$16,682	$18,155
2020	$14,658	$54	$10,801	$11,410	$13,988	$18,005	$17,797
2019	$14,604	$250 (2%)	$11,082	$11,858	$13,826	$17,205	$17,784
2018	$14,854	$30	$11,434	$12,016	$14,078	$16,872	$18,782
2017	$14,824	$14	$11,376	$11,594	$13,691	$17,199	$18,375
2016	$14,838	$287 (2%)	$11,382	$11,142	$13,877	$17,591	$18,383
2015	$14,551	$349 (2%)	$10,952	$11,708	$14,017	$17,181	$17,861
2014	$14,202	--	$11,075	$11,126	$14,298	$17,192	$18,028

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southwest Minnesota State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,718	$888 (4%)	$9,482	$12,036	$1,200
2021	$21,830	$548 (3%)	$9,058	$11,572	$1,200
2020	$21,282	$298 (1%)	$8,874	$11,208	$1,200
2019	$20,984	$208 (1%)	$8,612	$11,172	$1,200
2018	$20,776	$387 (2%)	$8,610	$10,966	$1,200
2017	$20,389	$135	$8,347	$10,842	$1,200
2016	$20,254	$472 (2%)	$8,326	$10,728	$1,200
2015	$19,782	$206 (1%)	$8,074	$10,508	$1,200
2014	$19,576	$140	$8,074	$10,302	$1,200
2013	$19,436	--	$8,074	$10,162	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SMSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,034 dormitories available to its students at $5,426 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SMSU is $603 per month.
Does SMSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SMSU for one academic year is $3,790, which works out to $421 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SMSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SMSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,010

If living off-campus, with family: $3,010

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,010
How much is SMSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SMSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southwest Minnesota State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$314	$490
For out-of-state students	$314	$490

Housing and Meal

Southwest Minnesota State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southwest Minnesota State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,790	$5,426	N/A	0	1,034
2021	$3,680	$5,740	N/A	19	927
2020	$3,060	$5,218	N/A	0	927
2019	$2,970	$5,066	N/A	0	800
2018	$2,892	$4,918	N/A	0	1,023
2017	$2,816	$4,870	N/A	19	1,085
2016	$2,742	$4,822	N/A	0	1,071

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southwest Minnesota State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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