University of Minnesota-Duluth

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $14,608 for Minnesota residents and $20,134 for nonresidents. Those published charges are a starting point, not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate or the amount every student ultimately pays.

• Minnesota resident: $12,958 tuition plus $1,650 required fees.
• Nonresident: $18,484 tuition plus $1,650 required fees.
• Reported annual room and board: $11,680; reported books and supplies: $760.

Adding those reported housing, meal, and book amounts produces a partial annual estimate of $27,048 for a resident or $32,574 for a nonresident. It excludes transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs, so it is not an official all-in budget. Living arrangements and course loads can change an individual student's costs.

Financial aid changes what students pay. Reported average net prices for students in the lowest income band, up to $48,000 in family income, were $8,145; the corresponding figure for families above $110,000 was $24,453. Net price reflects charges after grant and scholarship aid for the population measured, not a quote for every family. UMD students may be considered for federal and Minnesota grants, university scholarships, and federal loans by completing the applicable financial aid forms and meeting eligibility rules. Reported aid data show that 98% of students received some form of financial aid, while 44% had student loans; a loan must be repaid and should not be counted as a price reduction.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Minnesota-Duluth?

UMD students can look for part-time campus employment, while eligible students may also receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is an eligibility-based employment program, not a grant automatically paid toward tuition; students generally must obtain a job and earn wages by working.

Campus roles can provide income and experience in offices, academic units, and student services. Students can use UMD's student-employment resources and the university's job-search systems to review openings and application instructions. An ordinary student job does not necessarily require Work-Study eligibility, and an internship may be paid, unpaid, or tied to academic credit under separate rules.

For broader career planning, UMD offers appointments and services that include major and career exploration, résumé preparation, interview practice, job-search assistance, and employer events. Students who need earnings during the semester should compare a position's actual hours and pay with their financial aid terms rather than treating a work award as guaranteed wages.