Graduate Tuition
2025-26 Cost Per Term
These are the tuition and fee rates for Fall 2025 through Summer 2026. All rates are subject to change. Fees apply to all courses taken for credit, including online courses. Find more details about student fees.
For annual and per semester estimates calculating tuition, student fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, etc, see the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance page.
Resident and Non-Resident Tuition Rate
Tuition per credit is listed for all graduate programs unless otherwise listed in the program-specific section.
Depending on your program, you may have to pay additional differential costs.
| Residency Status | Cost per credit |
| Resident | $563.66 |
| Non-resident | $563.66 |
Program-Specific Tuition Rates
These programs follow a different rate than the standard graduate tuition costs. These charges are on a per credit basis and vary depending on campus.
Depending on your program, you may have to pay additional differential costs.
| Program | Cost per credit |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (BACB approved) | $769.53 |
| Applied Clinical Research | $1,101.19 |
| Education Administration and Leadership | $601.61 |
| Executive Master of Engineering Management | $728.33 |
| Master of Business Administration (on campus) | $780.03 |
| Master of Engineering Management | $596.15 |
| Master of Public Administration | $601.61 |
| Medical Technology Quality | $1,101.19 |
| Regulatory Affairs Services | $1,101.19 |
Accelerated 100% Online
Fully online and accelerated 7-week courses are billed at the following rates.
| Program | Cost Per Credit |
| Master of Business Administration | $620.54 |
| Master of Education programs | $558.15 |
Doctoral Programs
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| Delivery mode | Cost Per Credit |
| On-campus and online | $787.27 |
| Off-campus | $900.99 |
Differential Tuition
These additional costs are added on a per credit basis whether you’re a full-time student or part-time student, during the academic year or over the Summer, and for all residencies.
| Differential Type | Added Per Credit |
| Off-campus course | $37.95 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | $118.45 |
| Continuing studies/workshops | $46.25 |
| Interactive television courses/off-campus continuing education | $74.62 |
Residency and Reciprocity
Students may prove their eligibility for in-state tuition by demonstrating domicile in Minnesota. Students have the burden of proving domicile for in-state tuition purposes.
Domicile defined: A domicile is a person's true, fixed and permanent living place. Domicile is the place to which a person intends to return after temporary absences. A person may have only one domicile at a time.
How do I apply for in-state tuition?
Fill out and submit the Change of Residency Status form found on the Records and Registration website.
Questions about the residency application can be directed to the Office of Records & Registration at 320-308-2111 or registrar@stcloudstate.edu.
Related Resources
Students may be eligible to pay reciprocity tuition rates at St Cloud State University if they are residents of a state in which Minnesota has a reciprocity agreement. If you have any questions regarding the reciprocity agreement, including on how to apply, contact your home state or province.
- North Dakota: For the application and more information visit the North Dakota University System website
- South Dakota: All students from South Dakota are granted automatic reciprocity. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the tuition charged is correct.
- Wisconsin: For the application and more information visit the Wisconsin Higher Education Board website
- Manitoba: All students from Manitoba are granted automatic reciprocity. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the tuition charged is correct.
If you have further questions about the reciprocity application, contact the Office of Records & Registration at 320-308-2111 or registrar@stcloudstate.edu.
Other tuition reduction options
- Students from Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio may also be eligible for tuition reduction using the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
- All students granted a graduate assistantship at St. Cloud State University pay resident tuition.