Affordability at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

We help make college affordable

At ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø, our mission is to create a diverse community of learners that demonstrate their knowledge, skills, values, and leadership through their contributions to society. To that end, our goal is to make ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø affordable for everyone.

 

How we make ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø affordable

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Best value

1st

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 "Best Value" Regional University in Minnesota and 22nd in the Midwest

Wide eligibility

100%

of first-time, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students receive ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø grants and scholarships

Generous offers

$24,317

Value of the average net price (tuition, fees, housing, food) for incoming first-year students with financial need*

We also make ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø affordable by offering academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $32,000 that are renewable annually. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for students in college readiness programs, United Methodist affiliation, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, and for aptitude in business, STEM, theatre, music, art, digital media arts, and writing. A competitively awarded full-tuition scholarship is also available for prospective physics majors.

*For new first-year students enrolled in fall 2024 with financial need, the average net price was $24,317 per enrolled student data. This total includes gift aid, work-study, and loans to the students. ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø Institutional Effectiveness, 2025

Financial aid for every student

See what financial aid opportunities we provide for undergraduate and graduate students to keep education affordable.

DISCOVER YOUR AID OPTIONS

Gift aid and scholarships

Learn about the wide range of gift aid and scholarship options we have. These forms of aid reduce costs and don’t need to be paid back.

EXPLORE ALL SCHOLARSHIPS

Federal and nonfederal loans

A FAFSA form must be completed in order to apply for federal loans. Check your eligibility requirements and available loan options.

EXPLORE ALL LOANS

The ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø Assurance

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø graduation assurance guarantees all first-year students will earn a bachelor’s degree in four years, or we’ll pay the difference. This could represent a potential savings of $40,000 to $60,000 in tuition and lost income.

For transfer students with Associate of Arts degrees from regionally accredited colleges and universities, we also offer a two-year graduation assurance.

If you’re a parent, we’re committed to ensuring ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø stays affordable throughout your student’s four years. If your circumstances change, we will work with you to craft a new financial aid package that allows your student to graduate on time.

Nasra Shube '26 business administration – marketing concentration and management concentration

My friendships here at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø are really why I feel like I've made my place here, and that was possible because ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø has really great financial and grant opportunities for students.

Nasra Shube '26, business administration – marketing concentration and management concentration; of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cost of attendance

Find out how much it costs to attend ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø -- and how we can help make it affordable.

Cost of attendance for all students

Your cost of attendance includes tuition, housing and meal plans, book rental, living expenses, and other fees. See the details here.

SEE YOUR COST OF ATTENDANCE

Net price calculator for undergraduate students

Use our calculator to get an approximation of what a new undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

CALCULATE YOUR ESTIMATED COSTS
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