Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $62,634 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $62,634 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,990 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $938 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $78,315 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $30,838 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $47,477 less than the sticker price — about 61% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (87), Football (76), Baseball (35), Soccer (31), Swimming & Diving (27), Basketball (14), Tennis (9), Golf (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (56), Soccer (34), Swimming & Diving (34), Softball (19), Volleyball (15), Basketball (13), Tennis (11), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | MIAC |
| Head softball coach | Amy Erickson |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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