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