Guitar Repair and Construction Program – Expenses

Tuition
34 credits of technical courses and 5 credits of general education credits are required to complete the Diploma in Musical String Instrument Repair - Guitar. You may be able to transfer in general education credits from another college or test out of some general education courses.

MN, WI, IA, ND, & Manitoba: $138.14/credit; approximately $5400
MI, MO, & NE: $207.21/credit; approx. $8100
All others: $276.28/credit; approx. $10,775

This rate does not include school and program fees. For more specific information, refer to theTuition & Fees page on the Minnesota State College Southeast Technical web site.

Tools and Materials
The cost of required tools will range between $1500 and $2000, and additional materials and parts for building an acoustic guitar will range between $250 and $600. It is not necessary to spend more than the minimum to build a very high qualit,y excellent sounding instrument!

Optional Courses
Archtop Construction (Guitar, mandolin or violin)
     Tools & Text approx. $275.00
     Parts & Materials *$350.00 – 650.00
Electric Guitar Construction
     Parts & Materials *$250.00 – 500.00

Additional
In addition to all of the above, students need to be prepared to cover their room, board and transportation expenses in order to attend the program.