Accountancy Tuition & Aid

2026-2027 Tuition

The Master of Accountancy is offered in two STEM-designated tracks. The 30-credit track is for students with an undergraduate accounting degree and is typically completed in two semesters. The 44-credit track is for students without one and is typically completed in three or four semesters.

 

Take 10 or more credits per semester for significant savings

Enroll in 10 or more credits per semester and qualify for our "tuition cap" benefit—paying a flat rate regardless of how many additional credits you take beyond 10. Ideal for full-time students, this benefit significantly reduces your overall tuition costs. Each credit above or below the plateau is assessed on a per-credit basis.

Student Type30-Credit Track Total Tuition44-Credit Track Total Tuition
Resident & Reciprocity Residents of North Dakota, Wisconsin and Manitoba$26,980$40,470
Non-Resident/International$45,860$68,790

Less than 10 credits per semester

If you take less than 10 credits per semester, you pay a per-credit fee.

  • Residents: $1,349 per credit
  • Non-residents: $2,239 per credit

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2026-2027 Fees

Student TypeEstimated Fees
Minnesota Resident/Reciprocity Resident/Non-Resident$6,835.74
International$7,675.74

Fees Breakdown

All fees are subject to change. Fees are charged per term.

Fee TypeFall TermSpring TermTotal
Carlson Fee

$726 (9 or more credits)
$323 (8 or less credits)

$726 (9 or more credits)
$323 (8 or less credits)

$1,425 (30-Credit track)
$2,098 (44-Credit track)

Academic Record Fee (one-time)

$150

N/A

$150

Health Insurance*

$1,795

$1,795

$4,505

Student Services

$532.50

$532.50

$1,065

Athletics

$100

$100

$200

Transportation

$77

$77

$154

Capital Enhancement

$86.25

$86.25

$172.50

Council of Graduate Students

$11.12

$11.12

$22.24

Safety

$9

$9

$18

Stadium

$6

$6

$12

Fee Subtotal

varies by track

varies by track

$6,835.74 (30-credit track)
$10,178.61 (44-credit track)

*Required unless proof of comparable insurance is provided. Required for all international students.

In addition to the all student fees listed above, international students have additional fees.

FeeFall TermSpring TermSummer TermTotal
International Student Services$308$308$176$792
International Student Engagement$18$18$12$48
International Sponsor Student Fee
(not included in total, only applies for agency sponsored candidates, e.g., Fulbright)		$500$500$265$1,265
International Add-On Subtotal$326$326$188$840

Additional Costs

The total program tuition and fees listed above do not include course materials or other personal living expenses. Estimates of those items are identified below.

A non-refundable $500 tuition deposit is required to confirm your intention to enroll in the Master of Accountancy Program and is applied toward the first academic term.

The estimated annual cost for books, course materials, supplies and equipment is approximately $1,000 per year, or $500 per semester. Actual expenses will vary depending on the courses taken.

The estimated costs listed above do not include personal living expenses. You can use the following as a guideline to plan:

  • Room and board in the Twin Cities for 1 year is approximately $19,108
  • Transportation for 1 year is approximately $2,350
  • Personal/miscellaneous for 1 year is approximately $4,000
  • Loan fees for 1 year is approximately $740

These estimates assume modest, shared housing, simple meals at home, and use of public transportation. Your preferences may result in higher expenses in these areas.

Please see the One Stop Student Services for the latest estimates of the cost of attendance.

Funding Your Master's Education

Here are some options for funding your master of accountancy degree.

 

Financial Aid

The University of Minnesota offers grants, scholarships, education benefits, and tuition waivers based on financial needs and eligibility criteria. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid.

You may complete a FAFSA form anytime. The University will process the application after you have been admitted. The University of Minnesota's FAFSA code is 003969.

Reciprocity Program 

The University has reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, and the province of Manitoba, Canada.
J. Clyde Parker Loan

The MAcc Program is offering interest-free loans through the J. Clyde Parker Loan, thanks to a generous private donor. Eligible domestic students can receive up to $7,500 per academic year, with a total of $15,000 over their MAcc career. Repayment begins 6-9 months after graduation or dropping below half-time status. A form is sent to our enrolled students a few months before their start term in order to apply for the loan. A FAFSA is required.

Carlson Graduate Assistant Pay Rates

Graduate Assistants play an important role in the University and the Minnesota Carlson community.

Graduate Labor Union - United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 1105 Eligible Positions

Labor Represented Graduate Appointments
LevelMinimum Hourly RateCriteria
1$28.93Graduate Assistants working for Minnesota Carlson who are not enrolled in a CSOM PhD program. Includes Master's level students and PhD students outside of Minnesota Carlson.
2$39.53PhD student enrolled in a Carlson PhD program.

Master's students interested in a Graduate Assistant position should search and apply for available opportunities through the UMN Jobs website.
 

Non Labor Represented Graduate Appointments at Minnesota Carlson

Non-Labor Represented Graduate Appointments
Job CodeJob Code TitleFY2027 Hourly Rate
9535Professional Program Assistant$23.53

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Master of Accountancy Tuition & Aid FAQs

Your total MAcc tuition depends on your track and your residency. If you enter with an undergraduate accounting degree, you complete the 30-credit track; without one, you complete 44 credits. For 2025-2026, total tuition at the full-time rate (10 or more credits per semester) is:

TrackResidentNon-resident
30-credit (accounting degree)$26,980$40,470
44-credit (non-accounting)$45,860$68,790

These totals assume the full-time tuition cap. If you take fewer than 10 credits in a semester, you pay per credit instead ($1,349 resident, $2,239 non-resident). Fees, books and course materials are extra, and the Regents reset tuition each spring, so treat these as 2025-2026 figures. See our Tuition & Aid page for the full breakdown.

Yes. Merit-based scholarships are available for MAcc students, and consideration happens automatically when you apply to the program—no separate application needed.

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available through the admissions process. These highly competitive roles are open only to domestic students with an undergraduate degree in Accounting. Offers are extended to selected students a few months before the term begins.

The Master of Accountancy is an in-person program, so your cost of living depends on studying in the Twin Cities. Use One Stop's cost of attendance to estimate housing, food and personal expenses, and to find financial aid and loan information.

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