Published cost of attendance is $27,680. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $7,256, middle-income families pay around $11,965, higher-income families pay approximately $24,453.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,680 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,130 |
| Room and Board | $11,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,937 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,743 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,256 |
| $30–48k | $8,145 |
| $48–75k | $11,965 |
| $75–110k | $17,056 |
| $110k+ | $24,453 |
Published cost of attendance is $27,680. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $7,256, middle-income families pay around $11,965, higher-income families pay approximately $24,453. Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Duluth #552 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 61.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,024; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,127. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,056, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Duluth earn median 4-year earnings of $66,056, placing the institution in the 70.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $1,163 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Minnesota-Duluth in the 63.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Minnesota-Duluth #559 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Minnesota-Duluth's concentration in health and human services fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 162 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,891, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 146 students earning $63,317, while Digital Marketing with 122 graduates reaches $74,079. Finance and Mechanical Engineering round out the top five, with 117 and 106 graduates respectively earning $73,979 and $88,965. The Business focus — representing the institution's primary degree concentration — aligns with Colorado's regional workforce demand in healthcare, education, and human services, where employer recruitment remains steady and career pathways offer predictable advancement.
