Guitar Repair and Building Program – Expenses

All students, regardless of state/country of origin, pay resident/in-state tuition for the guitar program.

See the program information page for estimated costs for:

• Diploma in Guitar Repair and Building courses(first year)
• Guitar Development and Production courses (second year)
• Electric Guitar Construction (optional, first year)

For more information, refer to the Tuition & Fees page on the Minnesota State College Southeast website..

Tools and Materials
The cost of required tools will range between $1500 and $2000.

Acoustic Guitar Construction
Parts & Materials: $300 - $750*

Electric Guitar Construction
Parts & Materials $250 - $500*

Archtop Construction (guitar or mandolin)
Tools & Text approx. $275
Parts & Materials $350 - $750*

*It is not necessary to spend more than the minimum to build a very high quality, excellent sounding instrument!

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