Most Affordable US Universities

The USA has always been a top destination for students wishing to study abroad. There are many reasons for this including the presence of 14 of the top 20 universities in the world.

International students prefer to study here owing to the presence of highly accomplished professors, and the numerous research opportunities. The country also offers flexible academic choices.

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As compared to other common countries favored by international students, tuition fees in the US are often more costly.

 Although this is true, it doesn't mean that in the US you can't find affordable colleges and universities. There are educational institutions that manage to find the right balance between costs and results and have tremendous value for money.

According to a US News survey of 355 rated schools that enrolled and registered at least 100 foreign students, 15 of the most accessible colleges in the South and Midwest are regional universities.

Annual costs for international students in these universities range from USD 26, 500 to USD 13,750.  To help you here is a list if the 15 most affordable universities in the US.

1. Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University, including those in the Haworth College of Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Education and Human Development, offers more than 140 undergraduate programs and several master's degrees as well. The tuition fees range from 13,000 to 16,000 USD per year.

2. Arkansas State University

More than 160 degree programs are offered by Arkansas State University, including master's programs in business and health. A variety of bachelor's, master's and post-graduate degree programs are available online at the university. Students can enroll in the Structured Learning Assistance program at Arkansas State, which provides additional academic support for challenging classes. The tuition fees range from 8,000 to 16,000 USD per year.

3. Auburn University at Montgomery

The University of Auburn at Montgomery is a public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a cumulative enrollment of 4,523 undergraduates. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.

Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Education; and Psychology are the most common majors at Auburn University in Montgomery.

The tuition fees range from 9,000 to 18,000 USD per year.

4. Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University is a public institution which was established in 1906. Using a semester-based academic calendar, it has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,590.

Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Psychology; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs are the most common majors at Valdosta State University.

The tuition fees range from 6,500 to 17,000 USD per year.

5. University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama is a public institution that was established in 1830. It has a total of 6,339 undergraduate students. It utilizes an academic calendar focused on semesters.

Business management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Health Careers and Related Programs, Education, Fitness Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts are the most common majors at the University of North Alabama.

The tuition fees range from 10,000 to 20,000 USD per year.

6. Purdue University -Northwest

Purdue University-Northwest, established in 2016, is a public institution. It has a cumulative enrollment of 7,717 undergraduates,

The most popular master’s program at Purdue University—Northwest are Health Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; and Education.

The tuition fees range from 8,000 to 11,500 USD per year.

7. University of Minnesota Morris

University of Minnesota Morris is a public institution that started in 1959. Its undergraduate enrolment is 1,499 every year and it follows a semester-based academic calendar.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Psychology, General; Business Administration and Management, General; Computer Science; and Statistics are the most common majors at Minnesota Morris University.

The tuition fees range from 13,000 to 16,000 USD per year.

8. Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University was started in 1873. The total undergraduate enrollment is 9,524 per year.  Business, Management, Marketing, Education; Health Professions and related programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences are the common courses here.

The tuition fees range from  8000 to 14,000 USD per year.

9. Murray State University

Murray State University is a public institution established in 1922. It has a total graduate enrollment of 8,215. Its academic calendar is semester based.

The popular programs here are Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; Education; and Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences.

The tuition fees range from 9000 to 13,000 USD per year.

10. California State University -Fresno

California State University -Fresno is a public institution established in 1911. It has a total of 21,462 undergraduate enrollment per year.

Popular graduate programs here include- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Psychology; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services.

The tuition fees range from 6000 to 13,000 USD per year.

11. Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University, which was established in 1906, is a public institution. It has a cumulative enrollment of 12,662 undergraduates. Popular graduate programs here include Health Professions and Related Programs; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Psychology.

The tuition fees range from 9000 to 11,000 USD per year.

12. South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is a public institution that was established in 1881. It enrolls 10,073 undergraduates every year.

Popular courses here are Health Professions and Related Programs; Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences; Social Sciences; Engineering; and Education.

The tuition fees range from 9000 to 12,000 USD per year.

13. Delta State University

Delta State University is a public institution established in 1924. It enrolls 3,109 undergraduate every year. The popular undergraduate courses here are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Biology/Biological Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching; and Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.

The tuition fee is around 9000 USD per year.

14. William Carey University

William Carey University is a private institution founded in 1892.  The total undergraduate enrollment of 3,210 students per year. Popular courses here are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; General Studies; Elementary Education and Teaching; and Psychology.

The tuition fee is around 13,500 USD per year.

15. Brigham Young University—Provo

Brigham Young University—Provo is a private institution that was started in 1875. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,292 students. Popular courses here are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Engineering.

The tuition fee is around 9,750 USD per year.