University of Minnesota-Duluth

2027-28 Academic Year Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees for Undergraduates

*Reciprocity agreements allow eligible students from North Dakota, Wisconsin and Manitoba to receive a reduced tuition rate at the University.

Midwest Nonresident
If you are a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota or Ontario, you may qualify for the Midwest nonresident tuition rate. 

Please note: Tuition and fees are estimates and may vary based on enrollment and program requirements. There is a $40 application fee. 

Here's what to expect: 

After completing two core courses and your general education requirements, you’ll apply for teacher candidacy and begin coursework connected to hands-on field experiences.

Field experiences: Gain experience working with infants and toddlers, preschoolers and students in formal K–3 classrooms.

Teaching methods: Take age-specific methods courses designed to prepare you for different stages of early childhood.

Content areas: Explore mathematics, science and technology, arts, theater and dance.

Literacy: Develop a strong foundation in early literacy, reading and writing.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with children from birth through grade 3 during the three semesters before student teaching. These field experiences give you multiple opportunities to put what you’re learning in your courses into practice.

The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Education Department is grounded in five core values: 

• Community
• Critical Reflection
• Justice and Equity
• Accessibility 
• Sustainability

Every program reflects these values throughout the curriculum, beginning with the introductory course. You’ll explore individual differences in the classroom, learn strategies for teaching multilingual and Indigenous learners and complete multiple courses focused on supporting students with disabilities.

You’ll be connected with enthusiastic, well-qualified cooperating teachers throughout your teacher preparation.

Blocks 1–3: Work with general and special education teachers in a variety of Duluth-area schools and settings.

Student teaching: Choose from qualified placements in Duluth, the Twin Cities, or northern Minnesota, including St. Cloud or Grand Rapids, based on student needs.

Study abroad option: Gain international experience through a field placement in Croatia, Slovenia or South Korea.

The University's education programs use the Learner-Centered Educator framework to prepare you to understand and respond to the needs of your students. You’ll have opportunities to practice these skills throughout your teacher preparation.

The University also partners with area schools to regularly discuss the needs of teachers and teacher candidates. This ongoing collaboration helps the programs adapt as the needs of learners and schools change.