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Top 10 Cheapest Universities in USA!

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If you're thinking about getting a degree from one of the top universities in the USA but are worried about how much it might cost, don't be. We did our own research and found the cheapest colleges in the United States for international students. Get IDP support today!

Benefits of studying in the USA

There are numerous advantages to studying in the United States for international students seeking a high-quality education. Let's take a look at some of the benefits:

High academic standards, rigorous practices to maintain quality, and well-supported institutions are all hallmarks of American educational institutions.
Many academic opportunities exist because American colleges offer a myriad of courses and programs to choose from.
A large international student support group.
A chance to learn about other cultures and ways of life.

Top 10 Cheapest Universities in USA

We have collected the Top 10 Cheapest Universities in USA. Learn more about these universities, their tuition that includes tuition fees & accommodation fees.

If you need assistance figuring out how to manage your cost of living in the USA while pursuing your degree, speak with your IDP counsellor.

University Name	City	Annual tuition fee & Accommodation	Key Programs
Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo, Michigan	$32,104	Data Analysis, Engineering, Psychology, Journalism, and more.
California State University-Fresno	Fresno, California	$28,181	Science, Chemistry, Business, Media, and Education.
California State University-Long Beach	Long Beach, California	$31,412	Engineering, education, business, natural sciences, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Indiana State University	Terre Haute, Indiana	$31,586	Business, health & wellness, science, engineering, technology, public service, arts, and cultures.
University of Wyoming	Laramie, Wyoming	$31,791	Physics, engineering, health & medicine, and media.
University of New Mexico	Albuquerque, New Mexico	$35,186	Archeology, fine arts, IT, engineering, biochemistry, and global studies.
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Edwardsville, Illinois	$22,440	Performing arts & music, astronomy, literature, nutrition, international business, and computer science.
Illinois State University	Normal, Illinois	$36,131	Marketing, film & TV production, sciences, music, social and cultures.
Florida International University	Miami, Florida	$29,492	Legal studies, engineering, sports, education, chemistry, and business.
Mississippi State University	Mississippi State, Mississippi	$35,530	Computer science, IT, sciences, business, geology, dentistry, and psychology.

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