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Schools with the lowest costs for international students

The average annual cost for international students at these schools in 2023-2024 is about $9,800.

Schools with the lowest costs for international students

Affordable Schools for International Students

With the price of obtaining a visa and airplane tickets, in addition to tuition and other expenses, traveling to the U.S. to study at a four-year college can be expensive. But international students on a tight budget shouldn't be discouraged – there are many lower-cost options to explore. Among the 613 ranked colleges that enrolled at least 25 international students, for instance, 15 have annual total costs below $12,500, according to U.S. News data. These costs do not account for awarded financial aid and include tuition and fees, room and board, books and transportation.

Here are the 15 U.S. schools with the lowest reported total costs for international students in the year 2023-2024. Schools that did not report total costs or enrollment numbers for international students are excluded, as well as schools with fewer than 25 enrolled international students.

 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Location: Marshall, Minnesota

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $12,423

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 6,144

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 108

International student 6-year graduation rate: 21%

 

University of Minnesota Crookston

Location: Crookston, Minnesota

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $12,412

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 2,303

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 66

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Northern State University (SD)

Location: Aberdeen, South Dakota

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $11,947

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 2,851

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 31

International student 6-year graduation rate: 40%

 

Delta State University (MS)

Location: Cleveland, Mississippi

Key courses: Nursing, Physical education, Accounting, Business administration, etc

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $11,655

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 1,889

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 54

International student 6-year graduation rate: 67%

Acceptance rate: 99%
Average tuition fees per year: $8,400

 

Texas A&M University—Kingsville

Location: Kingsville, Texas

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $11,445

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 4,845

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 144

International student 6-year graduation rate: 50%

 

Dickinson State University (ND)

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota

Key courses: Business Management, Teacher Education, and Nursing

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $11,218

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 1,411

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 38

International student 6-year graduation rate: 40%

Acceptance rate: 99%
Average tuition fees per year: $10,000

 

Broward College (FL)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $10,329

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 30,057

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 1,444

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Central State University (OH)

Location: Wilberforce, Ohio

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $9,830

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 5,406

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 116

International student 6-year graduation rate: 100%

 

Nicholls State University (LA)

Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $9,249

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 5,328

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 86

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Minot State University (ND)

Location: Minot, North Dakota

Key courses: History, Humanities, Social Science, etc

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $8,634

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 2,530

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 222

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

Acceptance rate: 68%
Average tuition fees per year: $8,500

 

Western Carolina University (NC)

Location: Cullowhee, North Carolina

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $8,532

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 9,956

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 176

International student 6-year graduation rate: 75%

 

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Location: Goodwell, Oklahoma

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $8,426

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 1,242

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 47

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Wayne State College (NE)

Location: Wayne, Nebraska

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $7,923

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 3,860

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 110

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Brigham Young University—Provo (UT)

Location: Provo, Utah

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $6,496

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 31,401

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 908

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

Fayetteville State University (NC)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Total cost for international students, 2023-24: $6,262

Total undergraduates, fall 2022: 5,748

International undergraduates, fall 2022: 29

International student 6-year graduation rate: Data not provided

 

How to make your US international student experience more affordable

You have found an affordable university, and got a scholarship, but still need more money to study in the United States? Here are some money-saving tips that can help:

Stay in student dorms.

As the cost of living rises worldwide, you might not want to worry about utility bills, groceries, or deposits while living abroad. Student dorms have all-inclusive facilities and are especially popular among first-year students.

An alternative to university student dorms are private apartments for students. AmberStudent has a great variety of student housing options in the USA, as well as the UK and Australia, with 24x7 assistance and guaranteed price match, making accommodation hassle-free. 

Prioritise student towns over big cities.

By studying in small college towns, you will be close to student activities, events, and of course, the campus. In commuter cities which are bigger residential towns, you would most likely need to commute to your classes. 

Look for student discounts.

You can find discounted student prices at restaurants, cafes, bars, bookshops, clothing stores, cinemas, and many other places.

Buy used textbooks, furniture, or clothes. 

When former students are moving out, they often sell their belongings to new students. This is a win-win situation that could save you so much money.

Apply for a scholarship.

Most of the affordable universities listed here also offer scholarship options for international students, based on merit or need. You can also find over 1,000 scholarships on ScholarshipPortal.

Work part-time.

If you have an F1 student visa, you can get a part-time job on campus for fewer than 20 hours per week. Depending on the type of visa, international students can work as tutors, campus ambassadors, baristas, receptionists, and sales assistants.

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