Seven Minnesota colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $6,161 at Minneapolis Community and Technical College to $51,454 at St Catherine University. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 7 Fashion Schools in Minnesota
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeLowest published tuition in the state: $6,161 in-state. | Minneapolis | Public | $6,161 | $13,812 | 5,268 | Design & Textiles |
| Century CollegeLowest average net price in the state: about $10,906 a year after grants. | White Bear Lake | Public | $6,214 | $10,906 | 6,280 | Merchandising |
| Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeIn-state and out-of-state students pay the same $6,236. | Alexandria | Public | $6,236 | $13,691 | 1,533 | Merchandising |
| Northland Community and Technical CollegeIn-state and out-of-state students pay the same $6,289. | Thief River Falls | Public | $6,289 | $13,975 | 1,554 | Merchandising |
| Normandale Community CollegeIn-state and out-of-state students pay the same $6,329. | Bloomington | Public | $6,329 | $12,972 | 7,044 | Merchandising |
| University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesThe biggest school on this list, with 31,855 students in Minneapolis. | Minneapolis | Public | $17,214 | $16,778 | 31,855 | Design & Textiles |
| St Catherine UniversityAid cuts the $51,454 sticker to $19,764 average net. | Saint Paul | Private | $51,454 | $19,764 | 2,473 | Merchandising |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Minnesota?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $10,906 a year at Century College. 5 of the 7 schools net out under $15,000 a year. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Minnesota: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Minnesota?
Century College has the lowest average net price at about $10,906 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data. Minneapolis Community and Technical College has the lowest published tuition at $6,161 in-state.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Minnesota?
Published in-state tuition runs from $6,161 to $51,454. Average net price after grants ranges from about $10,906 to $19,764 a year.
Which Minnesota schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: Minneapolis Community and Technical College, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
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How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.