Master of Marketing Tuition & Aid

2026-2027 Tuition

Total tuition for Master of Marketing students entering Fall 2026 is $32,000 for Minnesota and reciprocity residents (North Dakota, Wisconsin and Manitoba), and $40,000 for non-resident and international students, which is a decrease from the 2025-2026 tuition.

Tuition is charged at $1,000 per credit (resident) or $1,250 per credit (non-resident) across all 32 required credits, completed over two semesters (fall and spring).

Student TypePer CreditTotal Tuition
Minnesota Resident & Reciprocity Residents of ND, WI and Manitoba

$1,000

$32,000

Non-Resident/International

$1,250

$40,000

For full details of tuition costs, please visit One Stop.

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2026-2027 Fees

Student TypeEstimated Fees
Residents/Non-Resident

$6,850.40

International

$7,502.40

Fees Breakdown

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

Fee TypeFall TermSpring TermTotal
Carlson Fee (9 or more credits)

$726

$726 

$1,452

Academic Records Fee (one-time)

$150

N/A

$150

Health Insurance*

$1,795

$1,795

$3,590

Student Services

$532.50

$532.50

$1,065

Athletics

$100

$100

$200

Transportation

$77

$77

$154

Capital Enhancement

$86.25

$86.25

$172.50

Professional Student Government

$18.45

$18.45

$36.90

Safety

$9

$9

$18

Stadium

$6

$6

$12

Fee Subtotal

$3,500.20

$3,350.20

$6,850.40

*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 TermTotal
International Student Services

$308

$308

$616

International Student Engagement

$18

$18

$36

International Sponsored Student fee
(not included in total, only applies for agency sponsored candidates, e.g., Fulbright)

$500

$500

$1,000

International Add-On Subtotal

$326

$326

$652

Additional Costs

Program tuition and fees listed above do not include course materials or the tuition deposit. Estimates of those items are identified below.

A non-refundable $1,000 tuition deposit is required to confirm your intention to enroll in the Master of Marketing 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.

Financial Aid

The University of Minnesota offers many loan programs, administered through the Office of Student Finance. To be considered, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). International students need a U.S. co-signer for student loans. If you have questions about loan programs, visit Financial Aid — One Stop. The University has reciprocity agreements with the states of Wisconsin, North Dakota, and the province of Manitoba, Canada.

Minnesota Carlson and the University of Minnesota award a limited number of academic merit-based scholarships. Scholarship consideration is extremely competitive and the Master of Marketing program will automatically consider applicants for all scholarships for which they are eligible. No special application is required for these scholarships.

 

International Student Loans

The University of Minnesota does not specifically offer non-US co-signed loans. Some of the options available to you include:

Please note the University of Minnesota does not solely endorse any one specific loan program.

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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 Marketing Tuition & Aid FAQs

Yes! Merit-based scholarships are available. All applicants are automatically considered during the admissions review. No separate application is required.

For the Fall 2026 cohort, estimated total tuition is approximately $32,000 for Minnesota residents and $40,000 for non-residents. See full breakdown: Tuition & Aid.

Financial aid options include federal student loans (if eligible), private loans, personal funding, employer tuition benefit programs and the available scholarships.

Students typically use a combination of loans, scholarships, personal savings, and, if applicable, employer tuition support to finance the program.

Yes. Residents of Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Manitoba, Canada, are eligible for reciprocity.

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