Twin Cities Student Budget

2025-2026

University of Minnesota Medical Student Budget


Resident

  Year 1 (10 months +) Year 2
Fall/Spring Summer Fall/Spring Summer
Tuition & Est Average Fees* $33,426 $15,856 $31,674 $15,113
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment $1,500 $250 $500 $250
Food & Housing** $17,500 $4,375 $17,500 $8,750
Transportation $4,300 $1,075 $4,300 $2,150
Loan Fees $788 $453 $788 $453
Professional License/Exam $0 $0 $680 $0
Personal/ Miscellaneous $3,552 $888 $3,552 $1,776
Total: $61,066 $22,897 $58,994 $28,492
  Year 3 Year 4
Fall/Spring Summer Fall/Spring
Tuition & Est Average Fees* $30,544 $14,548 $29,916
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment $500 $250 $500
Food & Housing** $17,500 $8,750 $17,500
Transportation $4,300 $2,150 $4,300
Loan Fees $788 $453 $788
Professional License/Exam $1,030 $0 $810
Personal/ Miscellaneous $3,552 $1,776 $3,552
Total: $58,214 $27,927 $57,366
+ Student is responsible for living costs for July and August.
* Estimated Average Fees include $526 Student Services Fee, $122 Collegiate Fee, one-time $150 Academic Records Fee for Year 1 students, Disability Insurance ($51), and Misc. Fees [plus any required MS1 or MS2 Course Fees] for Fall and Spring semesters. Fees are less in Summer semester.
** Food & Housing figures for students living off campus, not with parents.  May be reduced for living with parents or on campus. Food & Housing based on off-campus: 1 bed/1 bath average rent of $1,512.50/month and equivalent unlimited campus meal plan ($675/month). Food & Housing ($2,187.50/mo.), Transportation ($537.50/mo.) and Personal/Misc. ($444/mo.) based on 8 mos. Fall & Spring semesters and 4 mos. Summer MS2 & MS3; and 2 mos. Summer MS1.
*** Student Health Insurance of $1,795 per Fall and Spring semesters is not included in cost of attendance as 60% of MED students have the fee waived.

2025-2026

University of Minnesota Medical Student Budget


Non-resident

  Year 1 (10 months +) Year 2
Fall/Spring Summer Fall/Spring Summer
Tuition & Est Average Fees* $49,914 $24,100 $46,950 $22,751
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment $1,500 $250 $500 $250
Food & Housing** $17,500 $4,375 $17,500 $8,750
Transportation $4,300 $1,075 $4,300 $2,150
Loan Fees $788 $453 $788 $453
Professional License/Exam $0 $0 $680 $0
Personal/ Miscellaneous $3,552 $888 $3,552 $1,776
Total: $77,554 $31,141 $74,270 $36,130
  Year 3 Year 4
Fall/Spring Summer Fall/Spring
Tuition & Est Average Fees* $44,808 $21,680 $43,360
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment $500 $250 $500
Food & Housing** $17,500 $8,750 $17,500
Transportation $4,300 $2,150 $4,300
Loan Fees $788 $453 $788
Professional License/Exam $1,030 $0 $810
Personal/ Miscellaneous $3,552 $1,776 $3,552
Total: $72,478 $35,059 $70,810
+ Student is responsible for living costs for July and August.
* Estimated Average Fees include $526 Student Services Fee, $122 Collegiate Fee, one-time $150 Academic Records Fee for Year 1 students, Disability Insurance ($51), and Misc. Fees [plus any required MS1 or MS2 Course Fees] for Fall and Spring semesters. Fees are less in Summer semester.
** Food & Housing figures for students living off campus, not with parents.  May be reduced for living with parents or on campus. Food & Housing based on off-campus: 1 bed/1 bath average rent of $1,512.50/month and equivalent unlimited campus meal plan ($675/month). Food & Housing ($2,187.50/mo.), Transportation ($537.50/mo.) and Personal/Misc. ($444/mo.) based on 8 mos. Fall & Spring semesters and 4 mos. Summer MS2 & MS3; and 2 mos. Summer MS1.
*** Student Health Insurance of $1,795 per Fall and Spring semesters is not included in cost of attendance as 60% of MED students have the fee waived.

Note: Students from Canada and other countries are considered non-residents. Learn more from the Office of Admissions website