Pay Up

The price of higher education: then and now

Tuition has nearly doubled at Minnesota colleges and universities since 2003. A two-year tuition freeze for state schools was passed last May, but a year of learnin’ will still cost you.
 

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities

2003: $5,720
2013: $12,060
 

University ofMinnesota–Duluth

2003: $5,886
2013: $11,720
 

Macalester College

2003: $24,902
2013: $45,166
 

University of St. Thomas

2003: $20,240
2013: $34,528
 

St. Olaf College

2003: $23,650
2013: $40,700
 

Carleton College

2003: $28,362
2013: $45,900
 

Mankato State

2003: $3,806
2013: $6,666
 

Anoka-Ramsey Community

2003: $2,540
2013: $3,744