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Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimated amount students can expect to pay for the academic year.  COA includes direct costs to Minot State and indirect costs. Indirect costs will vary among students.

Direct vs. Indirect Costs

  • Direct Costs (Billed by MSU)
  • Indirect Costs (Not billed by MSU)
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Housing & Food (on campus)
  • Housing & Food (off campus)
  • Books & Course Materials
  • Loan Fees
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance | 2026-2027

(based on 12 credits or more)

Living On Campus

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $7,978
Fees $1,606
Housing & Food $9,850
Total Direct Costs $19,434
Books & Course Materials $1,000
Loan Fees $62
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $5,042

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$24,476

Living Off Campus

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $7,978
Fees $1,606
Total Direct Costs $9,584
Housing & Food $9,850
Books & Course Materials $1,000
Loan Fees $62
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $14,892

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$24,476

Living With Parent

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $7,978
Fees $1,606
Total Direct Costs $9,584
Housing & Food $5,750
Books & Course Materials $1,000
Loan Fees $62
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $10,792

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$20,376

Living In Military Housing

Active military member or dependent. 

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $7,978
Fees $1,606
Total Direct Costs $9,584
Housing & Food $5,750
Books & Course Materials $1,000
Loan Fees $62
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $10,792

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$20,376

Program Specific Fees

Annual Program Fee (Full Time) $840
Class Fees $500

Program fees prorate for enrollment, course fees do not.

Annual Program Fee (Full Time) $600
Class Fees $300

Program fees prorate for enrollment, course fees do not.

Private Lesson Fees (per semester avg.) $400

Seniors add $350 for estimated average costs of pursuit of licensure or first professional credential.

Graduate Cost of Attendance | 2026-2027

(based on 6 credits per semester)

Living On Campus

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $5,204
Fees $804
Total Direct Costs $6,008
Housing & Food $9,850
Books & Course Materials $500
Loan Fees $114
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $14,444

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$20,452

Living Off Campus

  • Direct Costs
  • Indirect Costs
  • Total Educational Costs
Tuition $5,204
Fees $804
Total Direct Costs $6,008
Housing & Food $9,850
Books & Course Materials $500
Loan Fees $114
Transportation $1,390
Misc Personal Expenses $2,590
Total Indirect Costs $14,444

Total of Direct and Indirect Costs

$20,452

Program Specific Fees

$350 for estimated average costs of pursuit of licensure or first professional credential.

$350 for estimated average costs of pursuit of licensure or first professional credential.

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