Here are the 10 most expensive colleges in Minnesota

Bethel University announced it is significantly cutting tuition next year, as four-year institutions look for ways to address the escalating cost of a higher education. Here are Minnesota’s 10 most expensive schools based on tuition and fees, according to state data.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 18, 2024 at 6:00PM
A crowd of St. Olaf College supporters cheered during a football game against Carleton College in October 2023. St. Olaf and Carleton were the third- and first-most expensive schools to attend last year according to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. (ST. OLAF COLLEGE)

Many factors contribute to the total size of a college bill, but there’s no question the costs of a higher education have rapidly escalated. This week, Bethel University announced it would cut undergraduate tuition by $18,000 a year as it moves toward new pricing methodologies.

Scholarships, resident discounts and other financial incentives reduce college bills for many students, while expenses including room and board and study materials add to them. The state has not released its 2024-25 prices, so the most recent state-published chart is from 2023-24.

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