Undergraduate Studies

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of studying in the United States varies widely among universities, and the cost of living varies from location to location. The chart below shows average costs students can expect to find at various universities. Actual tuition costs at selective institutions may be as high as $25,000 - $30,000 per year.

Average Yearly Costs
Private Institutions (High Cost)	$ 19,000
Private Institutions (Low Cost)	$ 12,000
State Institutions (High Cost)	$ 13,000
State Institutions (Low Cost)	$ 6,000

Another breakdown of costs (based on data from the College Board) shows:

	Two-Year Public	Two-Year Private	Four-Year Public	Four-Year Private
Tuition and fees	$1,738	$7,953	$3,754	$17,123
Room and board	N/A	$4,736	$5,254	$6,455

In addition to the tuition, room and board, take into consideration the following annual expenses you will face in the US: Books and supplies $ 500 - $ 1,000 Health insurance $ 400 - $ 600 Personal expenses $ 1,200 - $ 3,000 Tuition fees at private universities will usually be double the cost of state universities. Tuition at two-year colleges will generally be substantially less than a state university.