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College within Reach at Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Affordable: Gusties get more out of college. And we don’t want you to break the bank in the process!

Simple: Our application for admission has no fee and students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.

Possible: We explore all forms of financial aid in order to make Â鶹ÊÓƵ affordable and accessible for all. Through generous scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is within reach for you.

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It is possible to afford Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

 

The sticker price of a college education can be overwhelming. Our generous financial aid makes a Â鶹ÊÓƵ education affordable, simple, and possible.

 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Financial Aid
 

  • More than 97% of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students receive some form of financial aid
  • Over $14 million in scholarships and grants are awarded to incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ students.
  • Students receive a minimum $120,000 in scholarships over four years from Â鶹ÊÓƵ when they are admitted and file the FAFSA. Read more about the Gustie Guarantee.

 

The Gustie Guarantee

 

With the Gustie Guarantee, newly admitted students:

  • Get a minimum of $120,000 in scholarships when you're admitted ($30,000 per year; filing the FAFSA is required).
  • Get free first-year tuition – and continuing tuition support every year – if you live in Minnesota and your family makes less than $80,000 per year.
  • Get a degree in four years or Â鶹ÊÓƵ will cover tuition for a ninth semester.

 

Academic Year Costs 

Costs are subject to change. See a comprehensive list of all costs and fees.

2025-2026 cost summary

Tuition       Room       Meals       Total
$57,386       $7,120       $5,144       $69,650
The above cost listed for room is for a regular double room on campus, see all housing option costs below. The meal plan listed is for the Option #1 meal plan, see all meal plan costs below. Personal expenses such as textbook purchases, transportation, and fees are the responsibility of the student and are estimated at $1,846.

 

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